A large-scale arrangement for clean and pure drinking water has been made for millions of pilgrims coming from across the country and abroad at the Maha Kumbh. A total of 233 Water ATMs have been installed in the Mela area, which are operational 24 hours a day without any interruptions.

Through these Water ATMs, pilgrims receive pure RO water daily. According to official data, more than 40 lakh pilgrims have benefited from these Water ATMs between January 21, and February 1.

Read in Hindi: महाकुंभ में 233 जल एटीएम से श्रद्धालुओं को 24 घंटे मिल रहा है शुद्ध जल

To ensure the convenience of pilgrims, the administration has ensured the free distribution of drinking water through these Water ATMs. Initially, this service was available at a rate of ₹1 per litre, where pilgrims could either insert coins or use UPI scanning to pay for the RO water.

However, this service has now been made completely free to ensure that pilgrims can access clean water without any difficulty. An operator is stationed at each Water ATM, who ensures that pure water is made available as soon as pilgrims press the button. This ensures that pilgrims have no trouble in obtaining water and that the water supply continues without interruption.

The Water ATMs installed at the Maha Kumbh are equipped with modern technology, which ensures that their operation remains fully automated and smooth. These machines have a sensor-based monitoring system that detects any technical flaws immediately. If any technical issues arise, water corporation technicians quickly fix them, ensuring uninterrupted water supply to pilgrims.

Given the large number of pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh, each Water ATM is supplying 12,000 to 15,000 litres of RO water daily. All Water ATMs are equipped with SIM-based technology, keeping them connected to the administration's central network.

This technology enables continuous monitoring of total water consumption, water level management, water quality, and distribution volume. Every time a pilgrim uses the Water ATM, one litre of pure water is dispensed, which they can fill in a bottle placed under the spout. In past Kumbh events, the problem of plastic bottles and other waste around the Sangam and other ghats had worsened. This time, the administration has not only made arrangements for clean water supply but has also focused on environmental protection.