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Wakad residents complain of contaminated drinking water

Hindustan Times Pune

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June 05, 2025

The water lines will be flushed and citizens will once again get safe and clean water. PRAMOD OMBHASE, joint city engineer, PCMC

- Vicky Pathare

PUNE: According to residents of Wakad, Ravet and nearby areas under the jurisdiction of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), they have been receiving contaminated drinking water which is muddy, greenish in color, and has a foul taste since the last week of May, causing health concerns.

The residents of these areas said that several complaints have been lodged on the PCMC's 'Sarathi' portal and that many residents are complaining of stomach upset and diarrhea.

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