Bengaluru water bills go up, but households can save 50% with this simple tool. Check how

Water prices increased for Bengaluru residents this week due to a revised tariff structure from the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). This marks the first price hike in eleven years. The BWSSB cited decreasing water sources and increasing demand as reasons for the change, stating the increase is needed for operational costs and infrastructure improvements.

Households using less than 8,000 liters monthly now pay Rs 7 per kiloliter, up from Rs 6. The largest increase affects households consuming over 25,000 liters, with prices jumping from Rs 25 to Rs 40 per kiloliter. This change is expected to impact household budgets, especially during summer.

However, a simple device called an aerator can help reduce water consumption. These devices attach to taps and mix air with water, maintaining pressure while reducing water usage by up to 50%.

Low-tech fix for high bills

As household usage patterns remain unchanged, the new tariffs could lead to higher expenses during peak summer months. However, experts say small devices like aerators can help reduce usage without affecting convenience. These attachments fit onto the mouth of taps and work by mixing air into the water stream. This helps cut down water flow while maintaining pressure.

Affordable fix for long-term gains

Apart from aerators, flow restrictors can help control usage in showers, health faucets and older taps. These devices reduce flow to between six and nine litres per minute, based on the water pressure.

Aerators start at ₹150, are easy to install and work with most tap types. With rising water costs in Bengaluru, devices like these offer residents a simple way to cut household water use by up to 50%, easing both bills and pressure on the city's water system.