Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a major decision to end water supply through tankers and hydrants in the city.
The move aims to replace tanker-based supply with a pipeline network that delivers water directly to homes.
According to the mayor, instructions have been issued to senior officials of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) to develop an alternative water distribution system.
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Under the plan, all seven officially operating water hydrants in Karachi will be eliminated in phases, and water will instead be supplied through pipelines.
Speaking about the issue, Mayor Wahab said providing water through tankers is not a permanent solution and has failed to meet the needs of the growing population.
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He noted that citizens face daily difficulties due to high costs, irregular supply, and dependence on private tankers.
The mayor revealed that water hydrants currently generate around Rs 300 million in monthly revenue. However, he clarified that the contracts for these hydrants expired last year and will not be renewed.
“We will not issue new contracts for hydrants,” he said, adding that the city administration is determined to dismantle the tanker system altogether.
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To address the ongoing water shortage, Mayor Wahab said the city would adopt an alternate-day water supply system through pipelines.
Under this arrangement, different localities will receive water on scheduled days to ensure fair distribution until infrastructure improvements are completed.
