Despite Bhopal Municipal Corporation's claim that 99% of the city's water supply network is safe, ground realities in older areas suggest potential contamination risks. Following deaths in Indore due to unsafe water, Bhopal is now inspecting its pipelines, particularly in areas with recent excavation work. Investigations in localities like Itwara and Budhwara reveal old, corroded pipes running alongside open drains, raising concerns about sewage entering the potable water supply.