Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Pimpri Chinchwad Residents Report Contaminated Water Supply
People in Pimpri Chinchwad are complaining about yellow-colored tap water with a bad taste, and some are even feeling sick.
They think the water is contaminated.
The city officials say the problem might be from the monsoon rain making the water cloudy, but they say it's safe.
They're testing the water and telling people to boil it before drinking it.
Residents in Pimpri Chinchwad report contaminated water.
Tap water has turned yellow in several areas.
Some residents experienced health issues like stomach discomfort.
Residents reported increased levels of total dissolved solids (TDS).
PCMC officials attribute the issue to the monsoon and are testing water samples.
- Who
- Residents of Pimpri Chinchwad and the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)
- What
- Complaints of contaminated water supply
- When
- Over the past few days
- Where
- Pimpri Chinchwad, India
- Why
- Increased turbidity in dam water due to monsoon, potentially affecting water color and taste.
- Affected Areas
- Wakad, Ravet, Punawale, Tathwade
- Reported Issues
- Yellow water, bad taste, stomach discomfort
- TDS Levels Reported
- Above 200
- PCMC Response
- Testing water samples, addressing complaints
