GVMC pushes bulk water connections to secure Visakhapatnam supply - The HinduPublished - September 13, 2026 10:39 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAMKamalakara Rao V _11831GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg reviewing the water supply situation at Endada water point in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENTThe Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has asked around 60 large gated communities and commercial establishments that currently draw groundwater through borewells or depend on local private unauthorised water tankers to shift to the municipal water supply network.GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg made the appeal during the inspection of the Yendada Reservoir area on Sunday to review the city’s water-supply infrastructure. Superintending Engineer (Water Supply) Pallam Raju and Executive Engineers Sudhakar and Muralikrishna accompanied him.The GVMC Commissioner urged eligible residential complexes and establishments to obtain dedicated bulk pipeline water connections linked to the nearest elevated service reservoirs or sumps after paying the applicable charges. The processing of applications is expected to be completed within three months, Mr. Garg said.The GVMC currently operates 135 bulk connections and over 8,100 semi-bulk connections, which together supply more than one lakh kilolitres (KL) of water daily across the city.Mr. Garg said: “Drinking water supply remains a non-negotiable priority,” and directed officials to implement a special action plan to ensure uninterrupted water distribution. The Commissioner also assured residents that sufficient water was available in the city’s water sources.During the inspection, residents of MVV City Apartments complained of acute household water shortages despite receiving some partially treated water. Mr. Garg ordered the engineering wing officials to fast-track their pending bulk connection application.Consumers can access information on service protocols, tanker schedules, and application procedures for bulk, semi-bulk, and regular water provisions through the official GVMC portal.Published - September 13, 2026 10:39 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }