The Pune Municipal Corporation’s ambitious Uniform Water Supply Scheme, aimed at addressing irregularities in water distribution through the installation of 300 automated valves, is facing significant delays. This delay is impacting citizens who are dependent on private water tankers due to challenges with manual valve operations.
Currently, PMC water supply staff manually operate valves to regulate water distribution, leading to insufficient valve turning, artificial shortages, and political interference. The proposed automated valve system with actuator technology and SCADA integration promises remote monitoring and control, error-free operation, and equitable water distribution.
While progress has been made in some areas like Viman Nagar and Baner-Balewadi, logistical challenges, incomplete infrastructure, and dependency on tanker operators are causing delays. Newly merged villages like Kolewadi, Pisoli, and Yewalewadi are facing acute water shortages as a result.
The financial burden on residents is increasing with tenders worth ₹99.3 lakh for water tanker services in newly merged villages and ₹49.99 lakh for Wagholi. The reliance on private tanker operators is straining residents’ finances.
To move forward, PMC must expedite installation, enhance monitoring, increase public awareness, and address logistical hurdles to ensure the successful implementation of the Uniform Water Supply Scheme.
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