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• Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified water quality testing across Belapur and Nerul after residents reported discoloured and turbid water following a two-day water supply shutdown.
• Mayor Sujata Patil and Deputy Mayor Dashrath Bhagat reviewed water sample testing conducted across residential sectors, villages and slum settlements.
• Laboratory tests indicate that water supplied across the city meets international potable water standards despite temporary turbidity caused by sediment movement in pipelines.
• NMMC has directed officials to inspect potential pipeline leakages and undertake washout operations in affected areas.
• The civic body has urged housing societies to clean underground and overhead water tanks and use water judiciously amid limited reservoir reserves before the monsoon.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has undertaken extensive water quality inspections across Belapur and Nerul after receiving a large number of complaints regarding discoloured and turbid water supply following a recent two-day shutdown of the city's water distribution network.
According to the civic body, the temporary deterioration in water quality occurred after the complete draining of major transmission pipelines and internal distribution lines during the shutdown period. Fine sediment that had settled at the bottom of dry pipelines was carried through the system when water supply resumed at high pressure after maintenance works were completed, resulting in muddy water reaching storage tanks and residential premises across several areas.
On June 2, Mayor Sujata Patil, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Dashrath Bhagat, inspected water sample testing activities in Nerul and Belapur. The inspection followed a similar review conducted in the Koparkhairane division a day earlier. Women and Child Welfare Committee Chairperson Saluja Sutar, corporator Rekha Vinod Mhatre, corporators Sunil Patil and Vishal Vichare, along with senior civic officials, were also present during the visit.
As part of the review, the mayor inspected the sewage treatment plant and tertiary treatment facility located in Sector 50, Nerul. The civic administration has also been conducting inspections at key water infrastructure facilities, including the Morbe Dam, the Bhokarpada Water Treatment Plant, the Agraoli master reservoir and pumping station, and the SCADA control centre.
NMMC officials have been collecting water samples daily from residential sectors, villages and informal settlements across the city. The samples are being analysed scientifically against recognised international standards for potable water quality. Testing includes parameters such as pH levels, total dissolved solids (TDS), turbidity and chlorine concentration.
According to the civic body, the test results indicate that the water currently being supplied is fit for consumption. Water samples submitted by residents and elected representatives have also been included in the testing process. However, some residents have reported that water in certain localities continues to have a slightly yellowish appearance, although officials stated that the turbidity levels have reduced significantly compared to the immediate post-shutdown period.
In response to ongoing complaints, Mayor Patil directed officials to inspect whether pipeline leakages could be contributing to localised water quality issues. The corporation has also initiated washout operations on water pipelines in areas where discoloured supply is still being reported.
The civic body stated that it remains committed to providing clean and safe drinking water and is responding promptly to complaints received directly from residents or through elected representatives. Citizens can register complaints through NMMC’s toll-free helpline number, 1800222309.
The mayor also urged housing societies and building management committees to clean their underground and overhead water storage tanks to prevent contamination. Highlighting the city's water security, she noted that Navi Mumbai’s ownership of the Morbe Dam project has ensured adequate water reserves until July despite severe shortages being reported in neighbouring cities. However, she appealed to residents to use water responsibly and avoid wastage until the arrival of the monsoon.
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