Pune: Muddy water in tap? PMC issues advisory to boil water before consumption
Reacting to rising complaints of muddy water in taps, after the heavy rains in the city, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued an advisory to boil drinking water before consumption.
Recently after heavy rains in the city for a few days, the Pune Municipal Corporation has issued an advisory, urging citizens to boil tap water before drinking to avoid the risk of water borne diseases.
Nandkishor Jatap, chief superintendent engineer, PMC water supply department, said, “The civic body is ensuring supply of clean water to residents, but citizens are advised to take precautions. As an additional health measure, drinking water for domestic use should be boiled and filtered.”
“Contaminated water and poor sanitation can cause transmission of waterborne diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever and hepatitis. In the event of an outbreak of infectious diseases, alert ASHA workers, health workers, or PMC health centres,” said Dr Suryakant Deokar, PMC assistant health officer.
Dr Kalpana Baliwant, deputy health officer, PMC, said that anyone having symptoms like diarrhoea, dysentery, chills, or fever should seek immediate treatment.
“People should ensure that water tanks, both underground and overhead, in their buildings are cleaned. Leaks in taps or valves should be repaired and individuals should maintain cleanliness around tanks,” she said.
