Mumbai: BMC Plans Safety Audits Of 6 Dams And Pise Weir Ahead Of December 2026 Deadline
Mumbai, October 12, 2026: With a December 2026 deadline to meet statutory requirements, the BMC is moving to conduct comprehensive safety audits of its dams supplying water to Mumbai, following directives from the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). The assessment will examine structural integrity, flag vulnerabilities and recommend corrective measures to avert potential hazards that could…
Mumbai authorities plan to conduct safety audits on six critical water supply infrastructure projects ahead of a December 2026 deadline set by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). The Maharashtra Municipal Corporation (BMC) aims to assess the structural integrity of dams supplying water to the city, identify vulnerabilities and recommend necessary corrective measures to prevent potential hazards and maintain a stable water supply.
The Dam Safety Act, 2021, requires dam owners to carry out comprehensive safety evaluations through independent expert committees. The civic body has proposed appointing a government-formed expert panel to inspect the dams and submit detailed reports. Estimated at Rs 45.90 lakh, the expense is planned to be funded through the BMC's 2026-27 revenue budget.
The city's drinking water originates from seven lakes, with water transported through an extensive network of transmission mains covering 650 km and distribution pipelines stretching 5,500 km, delivering approximately 4,100 million litres per day to Mumbai. The civic body will conduct safety audits on the dams owned by it: Tulsi, Vehar, Middle Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, and Tansa, along with the Pise weir.
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