MAPUSA
The State government has announced a major disruption in water supply across Bardez and parts of Bicholim taluka for two days beginning May 27, following urgent maintenance work at the Assonora Water Treatment Plant, the Department of Drinking Water (DDW) said on Monday.
According to the office of the Executive Engineer, Works Division II, the temporary restriction in water supply will remain in force on May 27 and 28 to facilitate critical repair and maintenance operations at the treatment facility.
The disruption is expected to affect the entire Bardez taluka, including the densely populated Mapusa town and surrounding constituencies, as well as several areas in Bicholim taluka that depend on the Assonora treatment plant for potable water supply.
Officials said the maintenance work is essential to ensure uninterrupted and improved water distribution in the long term.
“Due to urgent maintenance work at the Assonora Water Treatment Plant, there will be restricted water supply to the entire Bardez taluka and parts of Bicholim taluka on May 27 and 28,” the DDW said in an official communication.
A senior source in the department said residents in Mapusa and other parts of Bardez may face severe shortages during the two-day period.
“There will be very limited or no water supply in several areas of Bardez, including Mapusa, during the maintenance period. Consumers are advised to store adequate water in advance and use it judiciously,” the source said.
Authorities have appealed to residents, commercial establishments, hotels and restaurants to cooperate with the department and avoid wastage of water during the affected days.
