Water Tanker Demand Soars in Pune, Expected to Cross 42,000 in February
The demand for water tankers in Pune has surged, particularly in merged areas, due to rising temperatures. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recorded 40,000 tanker trips in January, an increase of 4,000 from December, with officials expecting the number to reach 42,000 in February. Despite reassurances that seasonal water shortages are normal, residents argue that they are paying property taxes but still lack a basic necessity like water. Concerns over infrastructure delays, tanker water quality, and the ongoing GBS outbreak have further heightened frustrations. The four city dams currently hold 17.61 TMC of water, around 60% of their capacity, but supply remains inadequate for many. While PMC ensures that tanker water is sourced from treatment plants and meets safety standards, residents, especially in newly merged areas, continue to rely on expensive private water sources.
Criticism is mounting over the PMC’s failure to develop adequate water supply infrastructure in the 34 villages merged into city limits between 2017 and 2021. Many areas still lack pipeline connectivity, forcing residents to bear the dual burden of property tax and high tanker charges. Officials stated that data on tanker demand is being collected to formulate both short-term relief measures and a long-term master plan, which is already being implemented in areas like Bavdhan and will extend to others by 2027. In the meantime, water is supplied via public tanks built by former gram panchayats or directly to housing societies. However, with summer approaching, residents demand urgent action, fearing that the situation will only worsen in the coming months.
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