For the past one-year, the water pipelines that supply water to the entire city are lying unmanned, vulnerable to contamination and water theft.

In 2009, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) gave the Rs 196-cr project to BVG Krystal Joint Venture (BKJV) firm. Glitches came to the fore only last May, when the contract was terminated. So, while the civic body has been trying to reduce the cost and find a cheaper solution, the pipelines have been left unguarded.