Davangere DC warns strict action against drinking water wastage, orders fines and connection cuts amid drought conditions
Davangere
Davangere Deputy Commissioner G.M. Gangadharaswamy has warned citizens of strict legal action against those who waste drinking water unnecessarily amid drought conditions in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner said conserving precious water resources is the responsibility of every citizen and urged people to use water carefully. He cautioned that wasting drinking water on roads, washing vehicles with running water through pipes, and other unnecessary uses would not be tolerated.
The warning comes after officials noticed several instances in Davangere city where residents were using hundreds of litres of drinking water to wash vehicles and clean roads in front of their houses during morning hours. Despite repeated awareness campaigns through newspapers and the city municipal corporation, some residents have continued to misuse water resources.
On Friday, Davangere City Municipal Corporation officials issued notices and imposed fines on house owners in S.S. Layout after finding them wasting drinking water by using pipes to wash roads outside their homes.
The Deputy Commissioner said clear instructions have been given to municipal authorities to take strict action against repeated violations. Households found wasting water will face heavy penalties, and water connections may be disconnected without prior notice, he warned.
Officials stated that the measures are aimed at preventing unnecessary consumption and ensuring adequate drinking water availability for all residents during the drought situation. The administration has appealed to citizens to cooperate by avoiding water wastage and adopting responsible usage practices.
The district administration has also urged people to immediately report misuse of drinking water and support conservation efforts. Authorities stressed that protecting water resources is essential, particularly during periods of rainfall deficit and increasing demand.
With summer conditions and drought concerns affecting several parts of the state, officials said community participation is crucial to managing available water resources effectively.