PMC Implements Alternate-Day Water Supply In Pune From June 15 To Aug 20
Pune introduces alternate-day water supply as dam levels fall and conservation measures intensify.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has introduced an alternate-day water supply system across the city starting June 15, as falling reservoir levels and delayed monsoon conditions raise concerns over a potential water shortage in the coming months.
The decision will remain in effect until August 20 and is aimed at reducing Pune’s daily water consumption from around 1,600 million litres per day (MLD) to approximately 1,100 MLD. Officials said the move is expected to save nearly 500 MLD, helping ensure stable supply during the ongoing monsoon uncertainty and preventing a deeper crisis if rainfall remains uneven.
The restrictions have been imposed as water levels in the Khadakwasla dam chain continue to decline. The city depends heavily on this system—which includes the Khadakwasla, Panshet, Varasgaon, and Temghar dams—for its primary water supply. Additional support is drawn from the Bhama Askhed and Pawna reservoirs, but officials say overall storage remains under pressure.
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As part of the conservation measures, the civic body has banned non-essential use of potable water. Activities such as filling swimming pools, washing vehicles at commercial centres, and using drinking water at construction sites have been prohibited. Builders have been instructed to rely on recycled water from sewage treatment plants or alternative sources such as borewells.
The PMC has also issued detailed guidelines for residents, housing societies, and commercial establishments to minimise wastage. Societies have been asked to ensure proper functioning of sewage treatment plants and reuse treated greywater for gardening and maintenance purposes. Citizens have been urged to repair leakages, report pipeline damage, and adopt water-saving practices in daily use.
Hotels, government offices, and other institutions have also been advised to strictly limit consumption and follow conservation norms, with authorities warning of action against violations. While officials have described the measures as temporary, they said the system may be adjusted depending on rainfall and reservoir recovery in the coming weeks as the city works to manage its strained water resources.
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