Muddy Water Alert: Pune Residents Should Read This Critical Advisory Carefully Before Drinking Water

Pune Rain News: The PMC has advised all residents to boil their water before using it to ensure public health safety and prevent waterborne illnesses.

Maharashtra Weather: Debris after rain in Pune

Source : PTI

Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has advised citizens to boil water before drinking it because muddy water can be found in various parts of the city. Because of the recent heavy rainfall, the dams have released a significant amount of water, which has led to this situation.

Effects: Dam Water Release 

A greater amount of water is being released from the dams into the city's water supply system as a result of the heavy rains over the past few days. Many areas of Pune now have muddy and contaminated water supplies as a result of this surge. The water supply that is currently available is deemed unfit for direct consumption by the PMC.

Boil Water Before Consumption 

The PMC has advised all residents to boil their water before using it to ensure public health safety and prevent waterborne illnesses. Boiling water is a safe way to eliminate dangerous bacteria and make sure it's suitable for cooking and drinking. 

PMC Urgent Advisory 

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has released an urgent advisory advising residents to boil tap water before consumption in light of the recent torrential rains. In response to reports of murky tap water, which have sparked worries about the possible spread of waterborne illnesses, this precaution has been taken. The Chief Superintendent Engineer of PMC's Water Supply Department, Nandkishor Jatap, stressed the significance of adopting additional precautionary measures. Jatap said, "Although the PMC is dedicated to providing clean water, we advise citizens to boil and filter their drinking water as a precaution."

In Case Of Emergency 

The warning was issued on Friday due to the higher risk of contracting illnesses from drinking contaminated water, including cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis, and diarrhea. PMC advised that bad sanitation and tainted water can cause major health problems. Residents should get in touch with ASHA personnel, medical professionals, or PMC health centers in the event of an outbreak. 

Do's And Don'ts

If residents have symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, or dysentery, PMC advised them to get medical help right away. PMC also emphasized the significance of keeping clean water storage facilities up-to-date. It is necessary to keep the area surrounding these areas clean, fix any leaks in taps or valves, and make sure that both overhead and underground water tanks are cleaned on a regular basis.

The PMC's advisory emphasizes how critical it is to protect public health during the monsoon season and make sure that all water used for residential use is treated to avoid disease.