The Times of India  03.12.2010

PUNE: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will take steps to identify reasons for continuing water woes in Sangvi area of the municipal limits.

Speaking to TOI, Ashish Sharma, municipal commissioner said, "We will first find the reason for the problems in water supply and if required we will take remedial measures."

Residents of Sangvi have sent a notice to Sharma demanding that their water woes be resolved. Sharma, who was in New Delhi to attend a meeting said that he was yet to receive the notice.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers Raju Savale, Rajendra Raut, Hemant Angir and Santosh Kale have sent a notice to the municipal commissioner demanding that the civic administration take measures to solve the water supply problems.

Savale said, "Pavananagar, Sangamnagar and Buddhaghosh society in old Sangvi are receiving irregular water supply at low pressure for the past many years. The people have been complaining to the civic authorities, but in vain. The civic officials visit the area after receiving complaints, but are unable to solve the problems."

He said that the water supply was at such a low pressure that residents have had to fix taps at ground level, dig holes in the ground near the pipeline and fill water.

"The PCMC has laid a six-inch water pipeline to supply water to Pavananagar, Sangamnagar and Buddhaghosh society in old Sangvi, which is inadequate. The people have demanded that the PCMC lay a bigger pipeline to meet their drinking water needs.