Complaints of muddy, discoloured, drinking water in parts of Navi Mumbai have sparked concern among residents, with citizens questioning why the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) failed to alert the public despite days of complaints.

Residents in Airoli, Koparkhairane, Sanpada, Juinagar and Turbhe have reported receiving water with an unusual colour and appearance over the past week. While NMMC has maintained that the water is safe for consumption after testing more than 650 samples, many residents say the civic body should have communicated the issue more transparently and acted sooner.