A Complete Guide To BWSSB New Connection In Bangalore

What Is BWSSB?

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is an autonomous body formed by the State legislature under the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Act on 10/09/1964 for water supply and sewerage disposal. It is one of the first water supply and sanitation utilities in India with the jurisdiction of the entire Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Area of 800 sq km, (Bengaluru Core area of 245 sq km, 8 Urban Local Bodies of 330 sq km, 7 City Municipal Corporation and 1 Town Municipal Corporation and 110 Villages of 225 sq km).

It has the following mandates:

Adequate water supply to meet demand.

Creation of sewerage network & safe disposal of sewage.

Preparation, and implementation of plans & schemes for augmenting water supply & safe disposal of sewage.

Tax and collection of water charges on a “no loss no profit basis” for the sustainability of the system.

Eligibility Requirements	Documents Required	Additional Notes
Ownership Proof: The property must be owned by you, and you should have a sale deed.	Ownership Proof: Sale deed or proof of ownership.	Ensure the deed is registered with local authorities.
Legally Approved Plans: The building plans should be sanctioned by the local authorities (BBMP, BDA).	Building Plan Approval Copy: Sanctioned building plan from BBMP or BDA.	Verify that the plans comply with zoning regulations.
Within BBMP Limits: Your property must fall within the BBMP or BWSSB service area.	Identity Proof: Aadhar Card, PAN card, Voter’s ID, or Passport.	Ensure the identity proof is up-to-date and legible.
Occupancy Certificate (OC): Essential for all newly constructed properties.	NOC from BWSSB: Required if using borewell water for any purpose.	This certificate ensures compliance with water usage norms.
	Plumbing Layout: Only for non-standard setups.	Necessary for properties with unique plumbing systems.

Eligibility Requirements

Documents Required

Additional Notes

Ownership Proof: The property must be owned by you, and you should have a sale deed.

Ownership Proof: Sale deed or proof of ownership.

Ensure the deed is registered with local authorities.

Legally Approved Plans: The building plans should be sanctioned by the local authorities (BBMP, BDA).

Building Plan Approval Copy: Sanctioned building plan from BBMP or BDA.

Verify that the plans comply with zoning regulations.

Within BBMP Limits: Your property must fall within the BBMP or BWSSB service area.

Identity Proof: Aadhar Card, PAN card, Voter’s ID, or Passport.

Ensure the identity proof is up-to-date and legible.

Occupancy Certificate (OC): Essential for all newly constructed properties.

NOC from BWSSB: Required if using borewell water for any purpose.

This certificate ensures compliance with water usage norms.

Plumbing Layout: Only for non-standard setups.

Necessary for properties with unique plumbing systems.

Sl. No.	Offline Process	Online Process
1	Visit your nearest BWSSB Sub-Division Office	Go to the BWSSB portal and register yourself
2	Collect the new water connection form	Log in and click on "Apply for new water connection"
3	Fill in the details accurately and attach all required documents	Fill in the online form and upload scanned copies (clear and accurate) of all required documents
4	Submit the completed form along with a processing fee to the concerned officer	Pay the processing fee online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI
5	The officer will verify the documents and issue an acknowledgement	After applying, you’ll receive an acknowledgement number for tracking purposes