BWSSB Ranks Among World’s Top Five Water Utilities

The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) was ranked among the world’s top five water utilities at the Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid, Spain. The recognition came in the “Utility of the Year” category at the summit held from May 18 to May 20, 2026.

BWSSB and Urban Water Governance

BWSSB is the statutory water supply and sewerage utility for Bengaluru, Karnataka. The board manages urban water supply, sewerage services, sanitation systems, and related infrastructure in the city.

Global Water Summit and Award Categories

The Global Water Summit is an international water sector event that includes awards for utilities, projects, and governance practices. BWSSB became the only Indian water utility to secure a place among the global top five across three major award categories at the 2026 summit.

Five Pillars Approach

BWSSB was recognised for its five pillars approach, which includes water conservation, wastewater recycling, reuse, and sustainable urban water governance. The assessment also covered technology adoption, infrastructure expansion, and utility management over the previous three years.

Cauvery Stage V Drinking Water Project

BWSSB’s flagship Cauvery Stage V Drinking Water Project was placed among the top five global projects in the “Water Project of the Year” category. The project is linked to drinking water supply augmentation for Bengaluru.

Important Facts for Exams

• BWSSB stands for Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
• The Global Water Summit 2026 was held in Madrid, Spain, from May 18 to May 20, 2026.
• “Utility of the Year” is an award category in the international water sector.
• Cauvery Stage V is a drinking water project associated with Bengaluru’s water supply system.

Key Institutional Details

BWSSB operates under the framework of urban local water management in Karnataka. The board’s work covers potable water supply, sewerage disposal, and wastewater-related services in Bengaluru.