Mhow (Madhya Pradesh): Pithampur Industrial Area's sole water supply source, Sanjay Reservoir has been supplying water to the area's factories.
However, due to increasing water scarcity and depleting water level in the reservoir during summer season, Dhar district administration has written to Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) to immediately stop water supply to the industrial area.
Due to the continuous decline in water level of Sanjay Reservoir during summer season, there is possibility of drinking water crisis. The district administration has imposed restriction on supply of water from Sanjay Reservoir to industries, using powers vested under Section 3 of Madhya Pradesh Drinking Water Protection Act, 1986. According to information, MPIDC Pithampur's factories were receiving 40-45 MLD of water from Sanjay Reservoir daily, while the municipal corporation was receiving 15 to 17 MLD of water for drinking purposes.
However, the municipal corporation requires 25 MLD of water daily to meet drinking water needs of the urban area. Water supply from Narmada River has been disrupted in recent days. The construction of a new bridge in Mortakka has led to reduction in water level of Narmada.
Pithampur Municipal Corporation is facing difficulties in supplying water due to low water level in Narmada and the declining water level in Sanjay Reservoir. As a result, the district administration has ordered the closure of water supply from the reservoir to Pithampur's factories. The Water Resources Department of Dhar is overseeing maintenance of Sanjay Reservoir. Additionally, efforts are being made to increase water level through water conservation projects.
