NEWS: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will introduce AI-enabled smart water meters under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to improve water management and reduce losses.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

• AI-enabled smart meters will initially be installed for around 1,000 large commercial and bulk consumers.
• Implemented through the PPP model, where a private concessionaire will install, operate, and maintain the meters.
• Project Cost: Approximately ₹120–130 crore.
• Concession Period: 12 years, including installation, operation, maintenance, and meter replacement.

KEY FEATURES

• Detects water theft and unauthorized bypass of meters.
• Identifies leakages at an early stage.
• Provides real-time monitoring of water consumption.
• Enables accurate billing and better revenue collection.
• Supports data-driven water resource management.

OBJECTIVES

• Reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) losses.
• Improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Enhance transparency in billing and consumption monitoring.
• Strengthen sustainable urban water management.

SIGNIFICANCE

• Promotes efficient use of water resources.
• Helps conserve water by reducing wastage and leakages.
• Improves BWSSB's financial sustainability through better billing and reduced losses.
• Supports Bengaluru's transition towards smart urban infrastructure.