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Nashik Fights Contaminated Water Crisis
11 Oct
Summary
- Civic body increases water tanker supply to affected neighborhoods.
- Long-term plan focuses on awareness about borewell water risks.
- Water supply pattern from Dattanagar reservoir modified.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is implementing short-term and long-term strategies to combat water quality complaints in Dattanagar and surrounding Ambad areas. Residents had reported yellowish and contaminated borewell water.
Immediate actions involve augmenting water tanker distribution and installing substantial water storage tanks (2,000 to 5,000 liters) within residential complexes. These tanks are refilled regularly. However, officials recognize this as a temporary fix.
Structural changes are underway to enhance the municipal water distribution network. A significant part of the long-term plan includes educating residents about the health risks associated with drinking and using borewell and handpump water. Groundwater quality has declined in certain localities, making municipal water a safer option.
To improve availability, the NMC is providing appropriately sized water connections to housing societies. Additionally, starting October 1, 2026, the water supply from the Dattanagar reservoir has been adjusted with increased evening supply and improved pressure to ensure better distribution.
The civic body is also collaborating with the groundwater survey department to seal borewells identified as contamination sources or operating illegally. This aims to reduce reliance on unsafe groundwater and promote the use of the municipal supply, ensuring a sustainable and safe drinking water system for residents.
