The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a precautionary advisory to residents of Kurla, Bhandup, and surrounding areas to boil and filter drinking water for the next four days, starting Monday, June 23. This follows the recommencement of water supply from the structurally repaired Kappa No. 2 reservoir section of the Powai Low Level Reservoir.
The advisory was triggered by the reintroduction of water into the system from a previously offline reservoir segment that recently underwent critical structural repair. While the repair work has been completed, civic authorities are taking no chances and have urged citizens to adopt safety measures such as boiling and filtering water before consumption until the water quality stabilises.
The directive specifically applies to residents in the ‘L’ and ‘S’ administrative sections of the BMC’s water distribution network. These areas include densely populated residential and commercial neighbourhoods in Kurla, Bhandup, Vikhroli, and adjoining locations—many of which depend entirely on the Powai reservoir for their daily water needs.According to officials from the BMC’s hydraulic department, reintroducing water from a freshly repaired section of a reservoir requires careful monitoring. There is a possibility of minor sediment displacement or change in water composition due to the inactivity period, which can temporarily affect water clarity and safety.
In the L ward—comprising key areas such as Bareilly Masjid, Jarimari, Tanaji Nagar, Mahatma Phule Nagar, Saki Vihar Road, and several localities near the Kurla-Andheri and Ghatkopar-Andheri Link Roads—water is typically supplied between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Residents in the southern Kurla zone, which includes high-density settlements such as Kajupada, Indira Nagar, Masrani Galli, and Vinoba Bhave Nagar, receive water during evening hours from 6:30 PM to 8:50 AM.
In the S ward, which includes Morarji Nagar, Bhim Nagar, Paspoli Village, and parts of the Renaissance Hotel precinct, similar water supply timings apply, with a direct dependency on Powai’s output.City officials have emphasised that the measure is purely precautionary. “The water is safe for most household use, but for drinking purposes, we advise residents to filter and boil it to ensure health safety during the stabilisation period,” a senior civic engineer explained.
This move is in line with global urban water safety practices, where any system reintegration—especially after repair or structural work—is followed by a cautionary advisory to consumers. The decision to maintain public transparency and community welfare highlights Mumbai’s broader agenda toward resilient, citizen-first governance.While the city continues to enhance its infrastructure reliability, especially amid monsoon-related challenges, civic administrators urge residents to comply with the safety recommendation and report any unusual water quality issues to the nearest ward office.
For now, no supply cuts or disruptions are expected, and the advisory is anticipated to be lifted once water samples consistently meet potable standards in quality testing.
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