Water meters can help curb water crisis through regulated usage - A case of an apartment in Bangalore

Author: Sakith Kumar

Due to scarcity of water around Kaggadasapura, Bangalore it is now very much necessary and going ahead mandatory to come up with a solution to tackle the water problems and mange water consumption pattern in our apartments. Installation of water meter for every individual house is the only alternative to curb water crisis and have a control on the usage of water. A water meter works in the same way as a gas or electricity meter. It records and charges you for the amount of water actually used rather than the traditional flat charge.

Benefits from installation of water meter are as follows:

1. Water Meters installed at source (water tanker lines) ensures that correct amount of water is supplied by the contractor, eliminates proxy entries during the night.
2. Sub-metering water in apartment complexes heightens conservation awareness and reduces consumption and overall costs of water by 30% to 40%.
3. Reduces the number of water tankers and subsequent reduction in the monthly maintenance.
4. Pay per usage policy. Flats with only 1 or 2 occupants when compared with a flat with 6 or more occupants who consume more of water will pay less depending on water usage.
5. Residents will become more conscious of water leakage and will try to conserve water.
6. No excess storage of water during crisis.
7. Installation of stop valves to every apartment ensures that the water to a particular apartment is stopped during water leakage or during any maintenance activity.
8. Advantage of replacing existing GI water lines that have already become un-usable with CPVC lines.
9. Installing water meters will cease the confusion of per square feet based maintenance collection.

For any queries, help and suggestions regarding the installation of water meters, including feasibility study, negotiations, choosing the best meters and materials, excellent plumber and execution problems, please feel free to contact Mr Sakith.

Mr Sakith Kumar has executed the complete project at Harsha Pride in Kaggadasapura, C.V. Raman Nagar, Bangalore (entry either from 6th ‘G’ cross or from 29th cross, adjacent to Narayana e-techno school). You can feel free to call him at 9886194910, 9686355422 and visit his apartment.