Pune Society Gets Muddy Water Despite Paying Rs 70 Lakh For Tankers: ‘Silent Health Pandemic Awaiting’

“A silent health pandemic is awaiting in Pune,” a man warned on social media after sharing a picture of murky, muddy water allegedly delivered to his residential society through tankers. His post on X has caught the attention of people on the internet, with many raising concern over growing problems with basic needs like water and potential health risks.

The Pune resident claimed that the water delivered to the housing society appeared muddy despite spending nearly Rs 70 lakh annually on water tankers. He alleged that the residents continue to face poor-quality water even after paying so much. “This is water from our society this week. No added preservatives, that’s exactly the colour of water delivered by tankers,” he wrote.

He continued, “We

pay ~70L every year for water tankers, if this is the situation for us … imagine what the restaurants and roadside eateries are getting. A silent health pandemic is awaiting in Pune. With this type of water for chores and drinking, very soon health, skin diseases, water borne diseases will follow.”

In the post, he further shared his frustration, saying that despite investing heavily in residential properties, they conitnue to struggle with basic amenities. “The condition is pathetic after paying 1-1.5Cr for flats and have to live in such circumstances,” he said.

This is water 🚰 from our society this week

No added preservatives, that’s exactly the colour of water delivered by tankers

We pay ~70L every year for water tankers, if this is the situation for us … imagine what the restaurants and roadside eateries are getting

A silent… pic.twitter.com/ng4Flp6Ajv

— Vineeth K (@DealsDhamaka) June 17, 2026

“What Progress Should We Celebrate?”

His post quickly garnered significant traction on the platform, with several users expressing concern about the quality of the water, while some suggested alternative ways to obtain water suitable for use.

“No clean air. No clean water. Adulterated food. Public medical systems barely functioning. What progress should we celebrate?” asked one user.

Another person remarked, “This condition is common in Thane, Mumbai also in all major cities of Maharashtra. Maharashtra is becoming more and more expensive state. Try moving to a B or C grade city like Baroda, Indore, Belgaum, Bhopal. Life is much better there.”

“Really feel pathetic that even after 79 years of independence, govt can’t supply water on a regular basis. Don’t know why one needs to pay property taxes. Basic necessities continue to be luxury for many in India,” someone else shared.

“We are still stuck for good roti, kapda, makaan and now the basic, i.e. water,” commented a different individual.

“This is the sad reality of Pune. I don’t understand how people are paying a hefty amount to purchase flats in the outskirts of the city where basic amenities like water are not available. The newly expanded areas in last few years are totally dependent on water tankers,” another person mentioned.

Meanwhile, “Why pay 70L? Use groundwater!! Dig a well or a borehole and get water for all 12 months (ABSOLUTELY CLEAN)”

“We should quickly be moving towards desalinated water for large cities,” suggested an individual.

“Invest in rainwater harvesting….that’s the permanent solution,” a user said.