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22 Bengaluru families penalised with Rs 5000 each for wasting water

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) collected a total of Rs 1.1 lakh in fines from 22 families. Complaints received through social media revealed that these families were using drinking water for non-essential purposes like cleaning cars and gardening, prompting the BWSSB to take action. The south division of BWSSB is known for its strict stance on water wastage and actively monitors complaints from residents.