Irregular tanker water supply hits residents on Jaipur’s outskirts

Jaipur: The city’s rapidly expanding outskirts are grappling with a severe water crisis as soaring summer temperatures increase dependence on private tankers in colonies yet to receive Bisalpur water connectivity. Residents of Siwar Mod, Bindayaka and Govindpura said inadequate tanker supply and rising demand have made access to drinking water a daily struggle during the ongoing heatwave. For families in these areas, tanker water remains the only source for drinking, cooking, and household use. Residents said they require at least four to five tankers every month to meet basic needs. With each tanker costing Rs 350 to Rs 400, the expense is becoming increasingly difficult for many households to bear. The situation has worsened in recent weeks as delayed deliveries and long waiting hours add to residents’ hardship. Families are being forced to ration water carefully, store every available drop, and reduce routine household consumption. “In this heat, living without water becomes extremely difficult. Sometimes tankers do not arrive on time, and families are left struggling the entire day,” said resident Richpal Singh. The absence of a reliable supply network has turned water access into a constant concern for entire neighbourhoods. “Generally, we supply water to five to six households in these localities in a day. Now, with the increase in demand, we are getting more than 10 to 15 orders daily. The groundwater level at our source has gone down, and it takes longer to refill a tanker,” said tanker operator Ram Kripal Chaudhary. PHED officials said work on the Bisalpur pipeline connection is underway, but residents may have to wait nearly three years for regular supply.