Thane: Facing criticism over its handling of the city’s water supply crisis, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is turning to tighter monitoring to plug leakages, curb water theft and regulate distribution among others as it braces for prolonged scarcity amid the potential impact of El Niño.Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao recently reviewed the situation and directed officials to undertake micro-level planning for the next nine to ten months, with fortnightly action plans to be drawn up until June 2027.A key priority is identifying and disconnecting unauthorised water connections. Dedicated teams will be formed across ward committee areas to detect illegal connections, while cases will be registered against those involved in water theft. The functioning of valve operators responsible for regulating distribution will also come under scrutiny, officials said.The civic body is also exploring an online registration and record-management system for water tankers on the lines of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). All municipal tankers will undergo GPS mapping, while private tankers’ water sources, filling points and extraction practices will be closely monitored.In a bid to reserve potable water for essential needs, TMC plans to prohibit its use at vehicle washing stations, construction sites, gardens and other non-essential activities. Water supply to major infrastructure projects, including Metro, Elevated Corridor, Coastal Road and Ring Metro, has been suspended until further orders. These projects have been directed to use treated wastewater from sewage treatment plants instead.The corporation will also step up efforts to revive public wells as alternative water sources. Of the 350 public wells within its jurisdiction, 202 are considered suitable for use. While 35 have already been revived and are operational, the remaining wells will be cleaned, repaired and restored on priority, officials said.
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