Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Roadpali-Kalamboli Residents Report 31% Water Supply Shortfall
Residents in Roadpali-Kalamboli say they are not getting enough water.
Their association says the area needs 28 million litres each day, but received an average of 19.30 million litres a day over one week.
That is about 31% less than the stated need.
The association represents more than 100 housing societies and nearly 20,000 families.
It says many residents have had to buy water from private tankers since the Ganpati festival.
The group has asked local and state water authorities to explain the shortage and arrange emergency supplies.
It also wants a lasting plan and clearer responsibility for water service.
If there is no concrete action, the association says it may hold a protest and consider legal steps.
RRWA says Kalamboli received an average 19.30 MLD from September 24 to 30, against a stated requirement of 28 MLD.
The reported seven-day average represents a shortfall of 8.70 MLD, or about 31%.
The association says residents across more than 100 housing societies, representing nearly 20,000 families, have relied on private tankers since the Ganpati festival.
RRWA has asked MJP and PMC for emergency tanker arrangements, an explanation for the shortfall, and a time-bound permanent solution.
The association has warned it may organise a morcha and explore legal action, including a public interest litigation, if concrete action and timelines are not provided.
- Who
- The Roadpali Residents Welfare Association, representing more than 100 housing societies and nearly 20,000 families, says residents are affected.
- What
- RRWA reports a 31% water-supply shortfall and is seeking emergency assistance and a permanent solution.
- When
- The reported daily supply figures cover September 24–30; RRWA's representation to the PMC commissioner was dated October 3.
- Where
- Roadpali-Kalamboli, in the Panvel Municipal Corporation area.
- Why
- RRWA says Kalamboli received less water than its stated requirement of 28 MLD and says the reason for the gap remains unclear.
Residents' association
Civic authorities' stated position
Water received versus required
Residents' association
RRWA says the reported supply falls substantially short of Kalamboli's stated 28 MLD requirement and seeks an explanation.
Civic authorities' stated position
PMC officials have previously said Kalamboli requires around 28 MLD and that there is no overall shortage at the source; the article does not provide an explanation for the reported gap.
Responsibility for supply
Residents' association
RRWA says responsibility is unclear among MJP, CIDCO and PMC, and has proposed that PMC take over water-supply and distribution responsibilities where feasible.
Civic authorities' stated position
The article identifies MJP, CIDCO and PMC as authorities involved but does not report a response from them to RRWA's proposed transfer.
- Stated daily requirement
- 28 MLD
- Average supply, September 24–30
- 19.30 MLD, according to figures submitted by RRWA
- Reported daily shortfall
- 8.70 MLD, or about 31%
- Residents represented
- Nearly 20,000 families across more than 100 housing societies
- Authorities approached
- Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran and Panvel Municipal Corporation
- Requested interim measures
- Adequate, regular tanker supplies and an emergency water-supply mechanism
- Possible next steps
- A morcha and, if unresolved, legal remedies including a public interest litigation