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A Planned Water Supply Interruption in Dombivli: The Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation has announced a temporary suspension of water supply in Dombivli due to urgent repair work on a critical water infrastructure component. The decision has been taken to prevent further damage and water loss after a leakage was identified at a high-level water tank inlet. The shutdown is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, and will last for several hours, directly affecting households and commercial establishments across the city.

Reason Behind the Water Supply Suspension
The primary reason for the planned water cut is the detection of a leakage at the inlet of a high-level water tank located in the Khambalpada area. This tank has been constructed under the Amrut 2.0 development initiative and plays an important role in distributing treated water to various parts of Dombivli. According to officials from Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, the leakage was found at the tapping point connected to the main water channel. If left unattended, such a fault could result in increased water loss, structural damage, and long-term supply disruptions.

Scheduled Timing of the Water Cut
As per the official announcement, the water supply interruption will begin at 9:00 am and continue until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, December 30. This 12-hour maintenance window has been planned to allow technical teams sufficient time to carry out repairs, test the system, and ensure operational stability before restoring the supply. Residents are advised to take note of the timing and plan their daily activities accordingly.

Areas That Will Be Affected
The water outage will impact all neighborhoods in Dombivli, including both the eastern and western zones. This means residential buildings, housing societies, small businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities throughout Dombivli will experience a complete halt in water supply during the scheduled hours. Authorities have stated that no area within the city limits will be exempt from this shutdown.

Advisory for Residents and Businesses
Civic authorities have urged citizens to store adequate water in advance to meet essential needs such as drinking, cooking, and sanitation. Housing societies are encouraged to coordinate internally to manage shared water resources efficiently during the outage. Commercial establishments, especially those dependent on continuous water usage, should make alternative arrangements to minimize operational inconvenience. The municipal corporation has assured that every effort will be made to complete the repair work within the announced timeframe.

Assurance on Restoration of Supply
Officials have confirmed that the water supply will be restored immediately after the maintenance work is completed and the system is verified to be safe and stable. In case of unforeseen technical challenges, updates will be shared through official communication channels. The focus of the maintenance activity is to ensure long-term reliability of the water distribution network and to prevent recurring issues.

Source of Water Supply for Dombivli
Dombivli receives its drinking water primarily from the Ulhas River. The water is first lifted at the Marmohili Undunchan Centre and then transported for treatment to the Netivali Water Purification Plant, which has a capacity of 150 million litres per day. After undergoing purification, the water is distributed through an extensive pipeline network to households in both eastern and western parts of the city. Any disruption at key points in this system can affect the entire supply chain, making timely maintenance essential.

Importance of Preventive Maintenance
Urban water infrastructure requires regular monitoring and quick response to faults to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. Addressing issues such as inlet leakages at an early stage helps conserve water resources, reduces repair costs, and improves overall system efficiency. The current maintenance effort reflects the municipal authority’s intent to strengthen infrastructure resilience and provide dependable civic services to residents.