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BWSSB: Meter Runs on Air, No Water! Bengaluru Homeowner Exposes Water Board's Scam
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News18•04-10-2026, 15:54
BWSSB: Meter Runs on Air, No Water! Bengaluru Homeowner Exposes Water Board's Scam
- •A Bengaluru homeowner exposed BWSSB meters running due to air, not water.
- •A video showing the meter running without water has gone viral on social media.
- •The incident occurred in Munneshwar Block, Srirampura, Bengaluru.
- •Allegations suggest BWSSB meter bills have doubled due to air alone.
- •Water bills, previously Rs 300-400, suddenly increased to Rs 800-1000 after a new meter installation.
Key Questions Answered
The homeowner's water bill surged from Rs 300-400 to Rs 800-1000 over a two to three-month period after a new meter was installed.
A homeowner in Munneshwar Block, Srirampura discovered the problem by checking the meter after noticing unexplained bill hikes, revealing that the device spins and registers usage from air alone even when no water flows through the pipes.
A viral video shared by an angry Bengaluru homeowner shows a BWSSB water meter continuously running purely on air pressure instead of actual water supply, causing inflated utility bills.
