Swimming pools and instructors, car washing centres sunk by water crisis in Bengaluru

Swimming instructors, who play a crucial role in imparting swimming skills and ensuring safety, are also taking a hit.

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Businesses heavily dependent on water, such as swimming pools and car washing centres, are beginning to feel the pinch of the water crisis in Bengaluru.

The government’s recent announcement of taking over water tankers, a measure to combat the worsening water scarcity, has left swimming pool owners, enthusiasts, and instructors in distress.

Swimming pool owners, who once relied on regular water supply, are now struggling to maintain their facilities.

Rajesh Kumar, owner of Aqua Splash Swimming Club in Chikkabanavara, said, “Our pools require a significant amount of water for regular maintenance. With the government diverting water resources for essential needs, it has become a challenging task to ensure the cleanliness and safety of our swimming pools. For the past few days, our swimming pool has been without water, prompting us to temporarily close it to the public.”

Regular patrons of these pools are also feeling the pinch.

Rohith Babu, a resident of Varthur and an avid swimmer, said, “Swimming is not just a recreational activity for us, it is a way of staying healthy and relieving stress. With water availability diminishing, many pools have had to reduce their operating hours.”