Pune: City Mayor Manjusha Nagpure on Saturday visited the Kareli water purification plant under the Bhama Askhed project after residents from Dhanori, Tingrenagar and Nagpur Chawl complained about receiving foul-smelling and yellowish water over the past few days.
Mayor Directs Immediate Action
During the visit, Nagpure instructed the water supply department to take immediate corrective measures and address all lapses to improve the quality of supply to the affected areas. Officials explained that operations at the plant had been disrupted due to frequent power outages caused by ongoing infrastructure works in the vicinity. In response, the mayor directed them to coordinate with MSEDCL to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to the pumping unit.
Former Deputy Mayor Raises Concerns
Former deputy mayor Siddharth Dhende, a resident of Nagpur Chawl, had recently highlighted the issue and warned of protests if the administration failed to act. His concerns were echoed by many residents who have been suffering from poor water quality.
Advanced Inspection Measures
“Nagpure has directed the officials to send water samples for laboratory testing. She also announced plans to deploy underwater drones to inspect the functioning of the jackwell at Bhama Askhed and the purification plant,” an official stated. This innovative approach aims to identify any underlying issues in the water intake and treatment processes.
PMC Assurance on Water Safety
Meanwhile, officials from the PMC water supply department assured that the water is safe for consumption. “Additional steps are being taken to eliminate any factors that could be causing contamination,” the official added. The department is working to resolve the power disruptions and ensure consistent water quality for affected residents.
