Gurgaon: MCG will begin an inspection drive from Sunday to curb the misuse of drinking water. Residents found using potable water for non-essential purposes such as washing vehicles, cleaning premises or gardening will face penalties amounting to Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 and possible disconnection of water supply.MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said ensuring a consistent and adequate water supply remains the civic body’s top priority amid rising temperatures. He noted that misuse by some residents leads to shortages for others, worsening the city’s water stress. “The goal is equitable distribution,” Dahiya said, adding that strict monitoring will now be enforced to prevent wastage.Residents have been urged to discourage misuse in their neighbourhoods and report violations to authorities. MCG emphasised that responsible use of drinking water is essential to avoid a broader crisis, appealing to residents to limit consumption to necessary purposes as the summer intensifies.He said that some people use drinking water for activities such as washing vehicles, cleaning floors or gardening, which leads to unnecessary water consumption and forces other citizens to face a water crisis. He made it clear that such misuse will now be kept under strict surveillance and stringent steps will be taken against the guilty, so as to ensure equitable distribution of water resources. The civic body has appealed to all residents to use drinking water only for essential purposes and to make water conservation a habit.With the temperature soaring high, MCG has also started floating tenders to hire water tankers to meet the water supply demand in different parts of the city.
