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Bengaluru Tenant’s Reddit Post on ₹15,800 BWSSB Bill Draws Scrutiny

The unverified claim has prompted questions about faulty meters or erroneous readings.

Overview

  • The user shared an image of a BWSSB bill showing ₹15,799 for about 165,000 litres, alleging the landlord charges such sums each month.
  • The tenant said only two people occupy the home, spend most hours at work, and experience periodic days without running water.
  • Coverage on September 12–13 reports the post went viral on r/Bangalore, while outlets state they have not independently verified the claim.
  • Commenters called the bill implausible for a small household and pointed to issues such as defective meters, air causing phantom usage, or misreads, with typical bills described as far lower.
  • Suggestions included checking neighbouring bills, filing a complaint with BWSSB, demanding transparent meter readings from the landlord, or pursuing legal options, with no official responses reported.