Mumbai Residents Urged to Boil Water Amidst Rising Turbidity

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has advised Mumbai residents to filter and boil their water due to reported turbidity in the water supply. This issue has arisen after continuous rainfall increased turbidity levels in the Bhatsa reservoir. Efforts are being made to address the problem.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a warning to Mumbai residents about water safety. They advised filtering and boiling water before use due to complaints of turbid water in parts of the eastern suburbs and the island city.

This development follows sustained rainfall in the Bhatsa reservoir's catchment area, leading to a notable rise in water turbidity since Monday. The Hydraulic Engineering Department is actively working to mitigate the issue and is implementing necessary measures at the water treatment plant. Enhanced chlorine treatment is also being applied to ensure water safety.

The city of Mumbai relies on water from seven lakes, including the Bhatsa reservoir, underscoring the importance of these precautionary measures to maintain water quality.

(With inputs from agencies.)