The Pune Municipal Company (PMC) has determined to reopen 30 personal Reverse Osmosis (RO) vegetation that have been sealed earlier this month following the outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within the metropolis.
Within the first week of February, the PMC shut down these RO vegetation, which equipped water to Kirkatwadi, Khadakwasla, Nandoshi, Dhayari, Nanded village, and surrounding areas alongside Sinhgad Highway. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Within the first week of February, the PMC shut down these RO vegetation, which equipped water to Kirkatwadi, Khadakwasla, Nandoshi, Dhayari, Nanded village, and surrounding areas alongside Sinhgad Highway. The transfer got here after these areas have been recognized because the epicenter of the outbreak, elevating considerations about water security.
After almost two weeks, the civic physique has now permitted these vegetation to renew operations, offered they meet the required security norms. On Monday, Extra Municipal Commissioner B.P. Prithviraj issued an order permitting their reopening below strict circumstances.
“We have laid down specific guidelines for reopening the plants, ensuring residents of these areas have access to safe drinking water,” stated Prithviraj. “As per the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, PMC is responsible for regulating private water sources. Since these areas do not receive water from PMC’s purification centers, private RO plants have been allowed to operate, provided they comply with safety and quality standards.”
To renew operations, RO plant house owners should first register with the PMC by making use of to the Chief Engineer (Water Provide) and submitting the mandatory paperwork. They’re additionally required to hold out upkeep and repairs by means of the unique producer or an authorized restore company and acquire certification confirming the plant’s correct functioning.
The handled water should meet WHO and IS 10500 (2012) requirements, with certification from the producer or restore company. Water samples have to be examined on the State Public Well being Laboratory or PMC’s laboratory to substantiate its security for consumption. If the plant makes use of PMC water, the house owners should regularize their faucet connections and pay water payments at non-domestic charges.
The PMC Well being Division will conduct periodic water checks, and if the water high quality is discovered unfit for consumption, the plant will likely be shut down once more. Remaining approval for reopening will likely be granted solely in spite of everything circumstances are met and verified by the respective Municipal Assistant Commissioner of the ward workplace.