BMC Plans Tanker-Filling Hydrants At 7 Sewage Treatment Plants To Supply 1,232 MLD Recycled Water
Mumbai’s seven sewage treatment plants (STPs), expected to be completed between 2026 and 2028, promise a major boost to the city’s alternative water supply. But with no dedicated citywide distribution network for recycled water, the BMC plans to rely on tanker-filling hydrants to supply treated wastewater to large establishments for non-potable use. Projects To Reduce Reservoir Dependence With…
Mumbai's seven sewage treatment plants (STPs), projected to be operational by 2026 to 2028, are set to revolutionize the city's alternative water supply. Presently, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) relies on imported water due to a shortage in recycled water distribution. The BMC proposes installing tanker-filling hydrants at these plants to serve non-potable needs of large establishments.
The seven STPs will generate 1,232 million litres per day of treated wastewater, addressing the city's water demands. However, the lack of a dedicated distribution network poses a significant challenge. Additionally, the BMC is constructing an underground tunnel with a 970 MLD capacity, aimed at conveying 500 MLD of tertiary-treated water from Dharavi to Ghatkopar and Bhandup Complex.
Despite water demand exceeding supply, the recycled wastewater could provide Mumbai with a critical reserve.
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