The wait is finally over as, after nearly two months of disrupted water supply due to E. coli contamination, most areas in Taleigao have begun receiving clean water again, bringing much-needed relief to residents. The Public Works Department (PWD) undertook a major pipeline replacement project, affecting around 500 households in localities such as Vodlem Bhat, Borbhat, Shankarwadi, Durbhat, DurgaQDwadi, Cardoz Wada, and Porshebhat.
PWD Executive Engineer Sarita Shirodkar confirmed that the water supply has been restored in over 90 percent of the affected areas. However, Palm Grove Estate in Cardoz Wada and parts of Porshebhat are still awaiting final pipeline connections, with progress delayed partly due to ongoing rainfall.
During the crisis, water tankers were used to meet basic needs, but residents faced difficulties with both availability and cost. The contamination was traced to overflowing soak pits and sewage seeping into stormwater drains—issues that remain unresolved and continue to pose a risk. While the PWD and Taleigao panchayat have issued notices to violators, they emphasize that maintaining soak pits is the responsibility of individual households to prevent future outbreaks.
Officials are proceeding cautiously with the remaining work to avoid damaging underground utilities, and efforts are ongoing to fully restore a safe and consistent water supply as soon as possible.