Mumbai: BMC Plans 62 Water Tankers, Drafts OTP-Based Policy To Curb Misuse
Mumbai, October 14, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed 25 additional water tankers to improve supplies to tail-end areas, including hilly localities and chawls, where residents often face low water pressure. The civic body has also drafted a tanker policy mandating OTP-based verification and digital records of each transaction to ensure transparency and prevent…
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has increased its water tanker fleet by 25 units to improve supplies in areas with low water pressure, such as hilly localities and chawls. The civic body plans to expand its tanker fleet to 62 units, citing rising demand and high temperatures. The proposal to hire private tankers received approval, but corporators raised concerns over the quality of water, allocation mechanisms, and potential profiteering.
Shiv Sena corporators specifically addressed the issue of residents being charged Rs 3,000-4,000 per tanker. The BMC has also drafted a tanker policy mandating OTP-based verification and digital records to ensure transparency and prevent misuse. Over the next six months, the corporation plans to make 1,145 tanker trips, with costs per trip rising from Rs 3,965 to Rs 4,366.
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