Bhiwandi Water Crisis: 45 MLD Shortfall, Over 100 Water Theft Cases And 76 Allegedly Illegal Bottling Plants Under Scanner
Bhiwandi: With residents struggling to secure even a few minutes of drinking water, Bhiwandi’s deepening water crisis has brought the city’s distribution system under scrutiny. More than 100 water theft cases have been registered, complaints have been raised over 76 allegedly unauthorised water bottling plants, and several localities continue to report irregular supply and low pressure. The…
Bhiwandi is grappling with a severe water crisis, with residents facing supply shortages and alleged water theft. The estimated daily demand of 160 million litres per day (MLD) exceeds the supply of just 115 MLD, leaving a significant 45 MLD shortfall. This scarcity has led to over 100 water theft cases being registered across the city, with residents complaining about erratic supply and low pressure in areas like Gabi Nagar, Shantinagar, Nizampura, Narpoli, Ashok Nagar, and Sathe Nagar.
The civic administration has imposed a 10% cut in water supply due to resource availability concerns, and authorities are under instructions to manage reserves economically until August 31, 2027. More than 76 allegedly unauthorised water bottling plants have also come under scrutiny for potential violations of rules and regulations.
Residents have demanded regular water supply and accountability from the municipal authorities, while social worker Ashok Jain urges Commissioner Anmol Sagar to intervene and find a permanent solution to the crisis.
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