How much water does Bangalore use?

As per the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (http://bwssb.gov.in), water demand per person in Bangalore city is nearly 150 to 200 lpcd (liters per capita per day) but average supply is about 100 – 125 lpcd.

What is the average water consumption by an Indian per day?

As per the results of a large scale survey conducted across India in 2020, teens of 19 years and below drank about 1.98 liters of water on average every day in the country. The recommended amount of water intake to stay hydrated is a minimum of two liters every day.

How does Bangalore get Cauvery water?

The city gets water from Shiva Anicut reservoir along Cauvery river which travels a distance of over 100 km. This water then reaches the TK Halli reservoir by gravity and it is then pumped to the city through three pumping stations and mammoth pipelines.

Is Bangalore water safe to drink?

Study after study is giving a scary picture of the quality of drinking water in Bengaluru. Weeks after a report by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) showed that tap water in the city is not safe to drink, a study by the Bengaluru-based PES University has presented an equally grim picture.

How much water does a family of 4 use per day?

On average in the US, water use at home (water from the tap, toilet, dishwasher, etc.) adds up to about 138 gallons per household per day, or 60 gallons per person per day.

How many litres of water does a family use per day?

Our experience has shown that high income households tend to consume 250 litres (per head and above) and sometimes as high as 600 litres. Many homes on the other hand make to do with as little as 40 litres per person per day.

Is Bangalore water hard or soft?

The water that you get in Bangalore is hard water. Hard water contains salts of calcium and magnesium dissolved in it and hence has higher mineral content compared to soft water.