Goa, Aug. 3 -- Residents of Ganjem in Usgao have raised serious concerns over an ongoing water crisis persisting for the past 15 days, coupled with the supply of muddy water throughout the monsoon season. Women in the locality have urged the Public Works Department (PWD) to expedite work on the 25 MLD Ganjem Treatment Plant and begin supplying them with clean, treated water.

Locals said the water supply has been irregular for over two weeks. While some residents receive water for only a few hours, others are facing severe shortages. Moreover, the water being supplied is reportedly only filtered once, remains muddy, and emits a bad odour. Those residing in elevated areas are particularly affected.

"Until the Ganjem plant is commissioned,...