Despite the installation of a new water pipeline by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Dr Subramaniam Nagar of the H-East ward, Santacruz, residents continue to grapple with poor water quality and erratic supply timings. This situation has not only inconvenienced the local population but has also given rise to a host of health concerns.

Residents have been reporting an increase in skin-related issues and waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and dysentery. It was reported in the mid-day on August 21, 2023, municipal water in this area is contaminated by faecal matter and high levels of E.Coli. The BMC’s efforts to enhance water supply infrastructure in the locality have yielded disappointing results, with residents primarily lamenting the irregularity of water supply timings.