Pune: In a move to provide clean drinking water, the municipality is set to establish a new water purification plant with a capacity of 170 MLD for villages near the Khadakwasla dam.

Currently, seven to eight villages receive untreated water directly from the dam, leading to muddy and foul-smelling water, especially during the monsoon season.

The municipal administration aims to complete the preliminary plan for this project within the next eight days and will request land from the irrigation department adjacent to the dam.

Villages such as Dhayari (remaining part), Khadakwasla, Nanded, Nandoshi, Narhe, and Khadakwasla have been receiving untreated water.

Despite their inclusion in the municipal area, the method of water distribution remains unchanged, causing frustration among residents due to the poor water quality. Many have lodged complaints with the municipality.

The problem arises during the rainy season when soil is carried into the dam and released before settling, resulting in muddy water. After reviewing the complaints, the municipal commissioner directed the water supply department to establish a new water purification plant.

The project report is being prepared by Prime Move, an organization appointed by the water supply department.

Villages to Benefit:

The new purification center will cater to the water needs of Dhayari (remaining part), Khadakwasla, Nanded, Nandoshi, Narhe, Kirkatwadi, and Sansawadi, as well as Uttamnagar and Shivane, and New Shivane, which have increased water demands.

Although the municipality initially requested land adjacent to the dam on the right side, the irrigation department is prepared to provide land on the NDA side due to an existing closed canal project.