Supply curtailed to prevent sewage overflow amid tanker, STP constraints
VASCO
Residents of Prabhu Violetta in Dabolim continue to face hardship as fresh water supply cuts have further disrupted daily life in the already troubled residential complex, where a diarrhoea outbreak affecting 160 people has forced many families to vacate their flats.
The latest setback comes after the building management issued a notice on Tuesday announcing temporary suspension of water supply during specific hours to manage sewage overflow concerns.
As per the notice issued by Prabhu Realtors, water supply is being cut from 3 pm to 6 pm and again from 9.30 pm to 6 am, leaving residents struggling to cope with basic needs such as cooking, cleaning and sanitation.
Residents said the situation has worsened over the past few days, with several flats already lying vacant due to health fears and now those who remain are forced to deal with irregular water access.
“We are already dealing with a health scare, and now even water is not available when needed. It has made things extremely difficult for families, especially those with children and elderly members,” a resident said.
According to the notice issued by the management, the cuts have been enforced due to logistical constraints in handling sewage disposal.
“As you are aware, we are lifting the daily sewage generated in the society via night soil tankers. However, we are facing severe logistical constraints. The PWD sewage treatment plant closes at 6 pm, and after 6 pm, we are restricted to a maximum of only 4 tanker trips for the remainder of the night,” stated the notice.
“To prevent the catastrophic overflow of sewage tanks and to manage the current volume effectively, we are compelled to implement a temporary suspension of water supply. These measures will remain in place for next one week until the situation is stabilised.”
Medical teams had earlier carried out door-to-door surveys in the complex following the diarrhoea outbreak, but many flats were found locked as residents temporarily moved out. With the combined impact of health concerns and now water shortages, the occupancy in the complex is expected to drop significantly.
Residents have urged authorities to intervene and find an immediate and sustainable solution, stating that the current situation is becoming increasingly unmanageable.
The water supply restrictions are expected to remain in place for at least one week, as mentioned in the notice, leaving uncertainty over how long normalcy will take to return.
