The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning a multi-crore project to replace pipeline valves at all important spots.

To ensure equitable distribution of water, particularly in areas far away from pumping stations where pressure is low, and arrest water spillage during pipe bursts, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning a multi-crore project to replace pipeline valves at all important spots.

Though the new valves cost almost 10 times more than the ones in use, the civic body is hoping to tackle the problem after installing flow-control valves. Moreover, these valves will replace those at starting points of outlet pipelines from all reservoirs in the city.

The proposal for buying flow control valves was first tabled in 2007, but has been repeatedly rejected citing high costs. But areas at the fag ends of the supply line receive poor water supply, the BMC is left with no other option, say civic officials.

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