Navi Mumbai: Water supply disruptions following pipeline repairs and leakages have become a recurring concern for residents across Navi Mumbai, with several areas continuing to face low pressure or inadequate supply for days after repair work is completed. The issue has resurfaced over the past two days, prompting MLA Manda Mhatre to raise the matter with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), which has now called an urgent meeting to review the city’s water supply situation.
Residents face prolonged water supply disruptions
Residents said the problem is particularly acute whenever repairs are carried out on major pipelines, with normal supply often taking several days to resume even after the repair work is completed.
“Whenever there is a pipeline repair or a leakage, the water supply is affected not just for a few hours but for several days. Even after the repair is completed, the pressure does not return to normal immediately. Residents have to manage with whatever little water is available and societies are sometimes forced to depend on tankers,” said Zakira M, a Nerul resident.
Seawoods society adopts water conservation measures
Amid the recurring water woes, Aaatha Alavio CHS in Sector 38, Seawoods, has decided to stop draining and refilling its swimming pool until the water supply situation stabilises. The society has also urged residents and commercial establishments within its premises to minimise water consumption and prevent wastage.
The decision was taken at a general body meeting of the society, which has 55 residential flats and 12 commercial shops. Instead of draining and refilling the pool, the society will maintain the existing water through controlled filtration.
Suraj Kutty, a resident and society representative, said housing societies could contribute to water conservation by reviewing activities that consume large quantities of water.
“Navi Mumbai is seeing rapid development, but the water shortage is a concern for the future. If housing societies with swimming pools rethink their refilling and cleaning schedules until the situation improves, we can collectively save a significant quantity of water. Every drop saved by citizens can help reduce the pressure on the municipal water supply,” Kutty said.
Manda Mhatre raises water supply concerns
Mhatre, in her representation to the civic administration, has raised concerns over low-pressure water supply, alleged unauthorised withdrawal of water by developers and alleged misuse of water in MIDC areas. She has sought immediate measures to ensure that residents receive regular water supply at adequate pressure.
Following her representation, NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has called an urgent meeting with senior civic officials to review the situation. The meeting is expected to discuss irregularities in water distribution, complaints of water theft, alleged unauthorised withdrawal of water by developers using high-pressure motors on main pipelines and measures to ensure adequate pressure across different parts of the city.
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Tanker supply and water theft concerns
The issue of tanker water supply is also expected to come up, with Mhatre seeking monitoring to prevent artificial shortages and financial burden on residents.
“The common citizens of Navi Mumbai should not be forced to run from pillar to post for water. The rightful share of water meant for citizens should not be illegally used or misused under any circumstances. The available water must be properly planned so that residents in every area receive adequate water at sufficient pressure and on a regular basis,” Mhatre said.
With the civic administration now set to review the water supply situation, residents are hoping that measures will address not only immediate disruptions but also the recurring delays in restoring normal supply after pipeline repairs and leakages.
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