Yellow water safe,reassures BMC

Corporators had alleged that the yellow water has traces of iron and manganese which might be a health hazard. The civic administration has assured that there will not be any health implications due to the consumption of such water. “Nevertheless,more samples have been sent to a laboratory called Geo Chem to find the exact concentration of compounds in the yellow water,” said Gupta.

Corporators on Wednesday raised concerns that there might be long term implications of consuming such yellow water. “The compounds and chemicals in this yellow water might affect health of Mumbaikars and therefore all the required tests are necessary to ensure their safety,” said Bhalchandra Shirsat,BJP corporator and Standing Committee member.

Corporators had demanded a thorough explanation from BMC officials about the reason behind the yellowish tinge in the water. Corporators had also asked BMC on how they could be so sure that the water is safe for human consumption. The BMC had earlier stated that it has been drawing large quantities of water from Upper Vaitarna dam where there is presence of algae and natural vegetation in the water. To treat this water,the amount of chlorine to be put for purification has been increased which oxidizes with water and form Ferric hydroxide which is yellow in colour