Corporators stage protest over irregular water supply in various parts of Nashik city
The administration has been asked to submit a reservoir management plan within 10 days and a detailed roadmap of alternative arrangements within 15 days to ensure uninterrupted water supply. Nashik : Frustration over the city’s erratic water supply spilled into the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) general body meeting on Wednesday with corporators from across party lines, including members of the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena , sharply criticizing the administration and demanding immediate corrective measures.
Residents in several localities remain uncertain about when water will be supplied, how long the supply will last, and the quantity of water available in individual reservoirs, according to the corporators. Executive engineers should focus on resolving issues on the ground rather than limiting themselves to administrative discussions, according to her. A comprehensive review of such pending works will be carried out along with contractors, she said. The commissioner further warned of action against negligent officials and said valve operators may be transferred where necessary.
Members also raised concerns over uneven distribution caused by valve operations, through which water is often redirected from one area to another. To eliminate such confusion, the administration has been instructed to prepare a separate chart for every reservoir, specifying the areas to be supplied, quantity of water to be distributed, and timings of supply. With the festive season approaching, elected representatives stressed that the residents must not be left struggling for drinking water. The civic administration was directed to immediately increase the number of water tankers wherever required. Corporators maintained that even if tanker expenditure rises, ensuring access to drinking water should remain the corporation’s top priority. They also warned that complaints regarding the non-availability of tankers from any ward should not recur. Khatri admitted that some elevated water reservoirs across the city remain incomplete even after nearly three years. In some areas, main pipeline connections are yet to be provided, while in others water fails to reach consumers despite completed connections. Contact numbers of responsible personnel will also be made public to improve transparency and accountability.