- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has given the green light for the reopening of 30 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in areas affected by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).
- Residents in Kirkatwadi, Nandoshi, Khadakwasla, and nearby areas have been struggling to access safe drinking water from PMC’s purification centers.
- Operators of the RO plants must register their facilities with PMC, conduct thorough servicing, and allow inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Prithviraj BP, Additional Commissioner of PMC, highlighted the necessity of reopening RO plants to provide safe drinking water to residents.
- Operators must submit formal applications, get systems repaired by authorized Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and meet WHO or IS 10500 (2012) standards for purified water.
- Samples of purified water will be tested in state or PMC-run laboratories before plants are fully approved for operation.
- Residents in GBS-affected areas have cautiously welcomed the reopening of RO plants.
- PMC is legally responsible for maintaining private water sources used for drinking, emphasizing the importance of safe and reliable water for all residents.
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