IoT devices to be installed in 6,000 more BWSSB borewells by March, 2027 - The HinduUpdated - September 29, 2026 07:00 pm IST - BengaluruThe IoT devices will be centrally monitored through two dashboards. | Photo Credit: File PhotoThe Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will install Internet of Things (IoT) devices in 6,000 more borewells owned by the Board by the end of March 2027 to help better monitor water depth, extraction levels, and pump sets. Such devices have already been installed in 1,800 of the Board's 16,000 borewells in phase I, and this will be phase II. Eventually, all the borewells will be fitted with these IoT monitoring devices.This would make borewell management more scientific, efficient, and data-driven, BWSSB Chairperson N. Manjula said. “Running pumps when there is insufficient water, operating pump sets for longer than required, and identifying faults only after they occur often lead to repeated technical failures. IoT-based monitoring will help us identify such issues early and reduce equipment damage as well as avoidable expenditure,” she added.These IoT devices would be centrally monitored through two dashboards. “The system will help identify borewells where water availability is declining, prevent unnecessary pump operation, and reduce instances of motors burning out due to prolonged or dry running. It is also expected to lower maintenance costs and improve operational efficiency. Continuous data on groundwater levels and usage patterns across different areas will also help the Board better understand groundwater conditions and take steps towards more sustainable utilisation,” BWSSB said in a statement.Published - September 29, 2026 06:48 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }