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Jai Arora
posted on 6 MayNagarbhavi's water situation: Things nobody told me before moving in
Moved into Nagarbhavi last month, possession was in March. Things nobody told me about the water situation! Borewell dependence is way higher than expected; we're relying on tankers a lot. Is this normal for Nagarbhavi societies? What's your water bill usually like? Any practical tips?
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This thread is an eye-opener. I was almost finalizing a flat there. Thanks everyone for sharing. To the original poster, what steps are you planning to take now? Have you spoken to your society management?
This is not just Nagarbhavi, it's a city-wide issue in many developing areas. Builders just dig borewells and call it a day. Did your builder mention anything about BWSSB connection?
U8, it's tough but you need to check your sale agreement. Many builders cleverly put clauses about 'reliance on borewell' or 'BWSSB connection subject to availability.' If they explicitly promised BWSSB and it's not there, you might have a case. For practical tips, look into rainwater harvesting systems for your society, it helps a bit, and always check tanker prices before ordering.
Good point about BWSSB. Most new projects in these areas don't even have that connection. What can we even do if the builder didn't disclose this?
U6, you hit the nail on the head! Builders just promise the moon.
Absolutely, it's a huge problem. We bought in Akshayanagar two years ago, thinking it would be better since it's a bit older, but the situation is similar. Our society manager says the ground water levels have dropped significantly in the last 3-4 years. We pay almost ₹2500-3000 just for tankers monthly, on top of the society maintenance. It feels like a hidden cost nobody talks about during sales.
Exactly what I'm worried about, U4. Property values are already stagnant in many parts of Bengaluru due to oversupply and high interest rates. If water becomes a persistent, expensive problem, it will definitely impact resale. My friend in Aavalahalli faced a similar issue, had to sell at a loss because buyers backed out over water concerns. We need better infrastructure planning.
₹2500-3000 just for tankers? That's insane! Does this mean the property value might also get affected in the long run because of this water scarcity?
Oh no, really? I was looking at a plot in Nagarbhavi. Is it that bad everywhere?
Sahi keh rahe ho bhai! Nagarbhavi mein water issue is a known secret. We've been here for 6 months, and our borewell runs dry every other week. Tankers are draining our pockets. It's frustrating when builders promise 24/7 water supply.