Desilting of Mumbai's Drinking Water Lakes
Sector: Government • Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Source: Hindustan Times
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the process to desilt its drinking water lakes. Surveys are underway to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and assess the feasibility of the desilting project. The project aims to address sediment build-up in seven reservoirs that supply water to Mumbai, which has not been desilted so far, potentially reducing storage capacity over ti
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Seaport, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hindustan Times
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Description | The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the process to desilt its drinking water lakes. Surveys are underway to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and assess the feasibility of the desilting project. The project aims to address sediment build-up in seven reservoirs that supply water to Mumbai, which has not been desilted so far, potentially reducing storage capacity over time. The project is currently at the survey stage with efforts to protect ecological balance and ensure long-term sustainability. |
Original sector | Water Supply |
Location
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
City | Mumbai |
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Source | Hindustan Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Seaport, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-04-27 |
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