Archive · 21 May 2025
Mumbai Water Scarcity: Report Highlights Supply and Sanitation Issues
Imagine not having enough water or a clean place to go to the bathroom.
That's what a report says is happening in Mumbai, a big city in India.
Some people get water for only a few hours a day, while others get plenty.
People in slums don't have enough water and have to pay a lot for it.
Also, many public bathrooms don't have water or electricity.
The city promised to fix this, but it hasn't happened yet.
There are lots of complaints from people about these problems.
Mumbai receives water for an average of 5.37 hours per day, below the BMC's promise.
Slum residents receive around 45 liters of water per capita daily, while non-slum areas get 135 liters.
69% of community toilet blocks lack water supply, and 60% have no electricity.
Many slum households rely on private water tankers, paying significantly more for water.
Civic complaints, including water shortages, increased sharply in 2024.
- Who
- Praja Foundation released a report detailing civic issues in Mumbai.
- What
- Mumbai faces water scarcity and sanitation challenges, highlighted by a Praja Foundation report.
- When
- The report was released on Tuesday; findings are from 2023 and 2024.
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- The report reveals disparities in water distribution, insufficient public toilet access, and rising civic complaints.
- City
- Mumbai
- Average daily water supply
- 5.37 hours per day
- Water access for slum residents (LPCD)
- 45 liters
- Water access for non-slum residents (LPCD)
- 135 liters
- Monthly cost of private water tankers
- Rs 750 per month
- Water supply shortfall in 2024
- 15% daily shortfall
- Civic complaints recorded in 2024
- 1.15 lakh