The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to install water ATMs at tourist spots and high footfall areas. While the idea has been making the rounds for the last few months, the BMC administration has invited private contractors to start such ATMs at gardens, the zoo, hospitals, etc. Initially, the ATMs may be installed at Girgaon and Marine Drive.

In a written response in the standing committee, the administration agreed on the need for water ATMs. As per estimates, every day, there are around 14 lakh people who come for work from outside in addition to the thousands of national and international tourists.