Vasco: To resolve the water crises caused by a technical snag in the Mormugao taluka over the last few days, a 12-hour-long emergency shutdown was enforced at the Selaulim water pumping station on Friday for urgent maintenance of pump no. 1. Many parts of the taluka received limited water supply during the day due to the shutdown.A senior PWD official said that during the shutdown, supply from the 100MLD water treatment plant was stopped, while supply from the old 160MLD plant continued as usual.Due to the disruption, residents in many areas were forced to rely on private tankers for drinking water.Mormugao is among the worst-hit areas in South Goa whenever there is a disruption in supply at the Selaulim water treatment plant. During such periods, households often hire private water tankers and spend around Rs 1,000-1,500 per trip.Residents also turn to wells, borewells, and natural springs, but several of these sources have dwindled due to neglect and poor maintenance. Natural springs, residents said, are also being avoided due to contamination.PWD assistant engineer (water section) Naresh Painginkar said the Mormugao taluka receives 86MLD of water supply, which caters to all areas, but that in the event of technical snags – such as the most recent one – supply levels drop, leading to shortages.“Power fluctuations or failures can also affect pumping operations and simultaneously lead to a water crisis,” Painginkar said.
Mormugao is among the worst-hit areas in South Goa whenever there is a disruption at the Selaulim water treatment plant
