Bengaluru, July 5 -- Citing disruptions in monsoon rainfall due to El Nino and the need to ensure drinking water security for the city, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) on Sunday issued three major directives aimed at promoting judicious use and conservation of water, including the mandatory installation of aerators across the city.

The Board emphasised that these measures are intended to instil a culture of responsible water use, prevent wastage of drinking water, and ensure long-term water security for Bengaluru. BWSSB Chairperson Manjula stated that the decisions follow a report by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

Under the first directive, the use of Flow Restrictors/Aerators has been made compulsory in a...