Councillors Seek Permanent Solution to Water Crisis

Mathura: Concern over deteriorating groundwater quality and the growing drinking water crisis has intensified in the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation area. A group of municipal councillors has jointly urged the Mayor and the Municipal Commissioner to take immediate steps towards implementing a permanent drinking water solution through a 100 MLD MVVR-based Yamuna Water Purification System.

The councillors said the continuous decline in groundwater levels and the sharp increase in Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) have severely affected the quality of drinking water. According to them, groundwater in many areas is no longer suitable for drinking, forcing a large section of residents to purchase water for their daily needs, particularly during the summer months when demand rises significantly.

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Councillors Submit Joint Representation

A signed memorandum has been submitted to the Mayor and the Municipal Commissioner requesting early implementation of a 100 Million Litres Per Day (MLD) Yamuna water purification project based on MVVR technology. The councillors stated that the project could provide a long-term solution to the city’s drinking water challenges.

In the representation, the councillors noted that the ongoing summer season has further intensified the shortage of potable water. They also expressed concern that increasing TDS levels are adversely affecting water quality, raising potential public health concerns.

Demand for a Long-Term Water Supply Solution

The councillors have requested the Municipal Corporation to prioritise the proposed purification system in the interest of public welfare. They believe that the proposed project would not only address the current water shortage but also help secure a sustainable supply of safe drinking water for the growing population of Mathura and Vrindavan.

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They have urged the civic administration to initiate the necessary administrative and technical processes at the earliest so that the project can be taken forward without unnecessary delay.

Councillors Supporting the Proposal

The memorandum has been supported by several elected representatives, including Ward Councillors Renu Tilakveer Chaudhary, Chandan Ahuja, Rajveer Singh, Niranjan Singh, Kuldeep Pathak, Neelam Goyal, Tarun Kumar Saini, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Abhijeet Kumar, Vikas Diwakar, Pushpa Devi, Devendra Kumar, Gulshan and several other councillors from different wards of the Municipal Corporation.

Why the Issue Matters

Mathura and Vrindavan continue to witness increasing demand for drinking water due to rapid urbanisation, tourism and seasonal pilgrim inflow. Experts have repeatedly highlighted concerns over groundwater depletion and deteriorating water quality in parts of the region. The councillors believe that augmenting the city’s water supply through treated Yamuna water could help reduce dependence on groundwater in the long term.

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The Municipal Corporation has not yet issued any official response regarding the proposal at the time of filing this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the councillors’ main demand?

They have requested implementation of a 100 MLD MVVR-based Yamuna water purification project to improve drinking water supply.

Why has the demand been raised?

The councillors say groundwater levels are falling and TDS levels are increasing, affecting the quality of drinking water in many areas.

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Who submitted the memorandum?

Several councillors of the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation jointly submitted the representation to the Mayor and the Municipal Commissioner.

Has the project been approved?

As of now, the councillors have submitted a proposal. No official announcement regarding approval or implementation has been made.