PMC to Introduce Water Tanker Driver Licensing Policy in Pune Amid Contamination Concerns

1. Contaminated water supply in newly incorporated areas of Pune has prompted the PMC to implement a licensing policy for water tanker drivers.
2. Residents of Khadakwasla and Kirkitwadi on Sinhagad Road have expressed concerns about contaminated water, with fears of a rise in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases.
3. The number of suspected GBS patients in Pune has increased from 24 to 73 in just three days, with some requiring ventilator support.
4. Tankers supply water to areas lacking municipal water distribution, but the PMC lacks oversight on where water is sourced.
5. A recent case in Kharadi revealed a tanker supplying sewage-processed water to a society, prompting the PMC to consider stricter regulations.
6. The proposed licensing policy will require tanker operators to provide details of their water source, the societies they supply, and personal information.
7. Chief Engineer of PMC’s Water Supply Department stressed the importance of the policy to ensure safe water delivery to residents.
8. The PMC is considering color-coding tankers supplying treated sewage water to prevent misuse or accidental consumption.
9. Tankers are crucial in areas with water supply issues, but the lack of regulation has raised serious health concerns.
10. The PMC aims to enforce the licensing policy soon to promote transparency and accountability in water distribution.

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