<p>Bengaluru: The BWSSB on Wednesday launched a dedicated web portal for apartment complexes, commercial establishments, hotels, industries, and other water consumers to enroll in the ‘Green Star Challenge’.</p>.<p>In March, the water board started the 'Green Star Challenge' to encourage water-saving practices among citizens. Consumers adhering to a five-point water-saving strategy devised by the board would receive a green-star rating as recognition.</p>.<p>To qualify for this rating, buildings should follow five simple water-saving practices — adopt methods to reduce water usage, optimise treated water use, implement technology for well maintenance and drilling, install rainwater collection pits, and educate people on these practices.</p>.<p>The specialised web portal enables consumers to register for the challenge and submit a self-assessment of their water-saving measures.</p>.May demand up, BWSSB mulls tankers to pump Cauvery water.<p>BWSSB Chairman Ramprasath Manohar V emphasised the benefits of the five-star rating, noting that consumers facing water shortage despite implementing these measures would receive priority assistance.</p>.<p>The portal can be accessed at https://greenstar.bwssb.gov.</p>.<p><strong>Water supply to 21 IT companies</strong> </p>.<p>Meeting representatives from the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA), BWSSB boss Ramprasath Manohar V assured them that the board is equipped to supply water to companies in the area.</p>.<p>The companies relied on borewells that were defunct due to poor monsoon. But the BWSSB has taken steps to ease the crisis, he said.</p>.<p>"Now, they have requested us to provide them with a regular Cauvery water supply. These companies need close to 12 MLD of water and we can now supply about 5 MLD of the water available to us through the Cauvery Stage IV project. Once the Cauvery Stage V project is operational, we will be able to increase the supply."</p>.<p>If the companies agree to pay pro rata charges and apply for water connections, the BWSSB will start supplying water in 30 days, Manohar assured.</p>.<p>The BWSSB chief urged the companies to use treated water for non-potable purposes. “Close to 50% of the needs can be met by using treated water. The BWSSB is ready to supply treated water through tankers,” he said.</p>.<p>Asking the companies to sign up for the 'Green Star Challenge', Manohar urged them to prioritise the reuse of grey water.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The BWSSB on Wednesday launched a dedicated web portal for apartment complexes, commercial establishments, hotels, industries, and other water consumers to enroll in the ‘Green Star Challenge’.</p>.<p>In March, the water board started the 'Green Star Challenge' to encourage water-saving practices among citizens. Consumers adhering to a five-point water-saving strategy devised by the board would receive a green-star rating as recognition.</p>.<p>To qualify for this rating, buildings should follow five simple water-saving practices — adopt methods to reduce water usage, optimise treated water use, implement technology for well maintenance and drilling, install rainwater collection pits, and educate people on these practices.</p>.<p>The specialised web portal enables consumers to register for the challenge and submit a self-assessment of their water-saving measures.</p>.May demand up, BWSSB mulls tankers to pump Cauvery water.<p>BWSSB Chairman Ramprasath Manohar V emphasised the benefits of the five-star rating, noting that consumers facing water shortage despite implementing these measures would receive priority assistance.</p>.<p>The portal can be accessed at https://greenstar.bwssb.gov.</p>.<p><strong>Water supply to 21 IT companies</strong> </p>.<p>Meeting representatives from the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA), BWSSB boss Ramprasath Manohar V assured them that the board is equipped to supply water to companies in the area.</p>.<p>The companies relied on borewells that were defunct due to poor monsoon. But the BWSSB has taken steps to ease the crisis, he said.</p>.<p>"Now, they have requested us to provide them with a regular Cauvery water supply. These companies need close to 12 MLD of water and we can now supply about 5 MLD of the water available to us through the Cauvery Stage IV project. Once the Cauvery Stage V project is operational, we will be able to increase the supply."</p>.<p>If the companies agree to pay pro rata charges and apply for water connections, the BWSSB will start supplying water in 30 days, Manohar assured.</p>.<p>The BWSSB chief urged the companies to use treated water for non-potable purposes. “Close to 50% of the needs can be met by using treated water. The BWSSB is ready to supply treated water through tankers,” he said.</p>.<p>Asking the companies to sign up for the 'Green Star Challenge', Manohar urged them to prioritise the reuse of grey water.</p>