BMC flushes pipelines, tests samples, restores water supply to Santacruz society that raised a stink
BMC officials said precautionary flushing of water lines was carried out to restore the water supply. File pic/Shadab Khan
After mid-day highlighted the issue, residents of Bageshri Society have finally begun receiving better-quality water from Wednesday, bringing relief after days of complaints about a foul-smelling supply. The improvement follows repeated concerns raised by residents over an unusual odour in their tap water, which had triggered fears of contamination and health risks.
“The water samples collected from the society were tested and found to be clear. The test report [a copy of which is with mid-day], rules out chemical contamination or sewage mixing,” said Pravin Dudhwadkar, engineer, BMC water department.
However, officials said the foul smell may have been linked to the recent laying of new water pipelines in the area. “The smell could have been the result of the new water pipelines, which we have laid. However, that too is just a speculation because we have not installed the new pipelines yet; they are just laid beside the older ones as of now,” added Dudhwadkar.
BMC officials said precautionary flushing of the water lines was carried out to restore normal supply. The department has assured residents that water quality will continue to be monitored over the next few days to ensure the problem does not recur.
Residents confirmed a noticeable improvement in water quality since Wednesday. “The foul smell has reduced significantly, and the water looks much better now,” said Sanjay Patkar, a resident, expressing relief after weeks of uncertainty.
Several residents said that while the issue may not have posed an immediate health threat, the persistent stench had made daily use of water difficult and distressing, particularly for cooking and drinking.
Members of the society thanked mid-day for highlighting the problem, saying swift civic action followed only after media intervention. “Without the issue being reported, this might have dragged on much longer. We are grateful that the matter was taken seriously,” said Mahendra Chheda, secretary of Bageshri Society.
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