# Mumbai municipal swimming pools to reopen on August 16 2026-08-12T19:10:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mumbai's municipal swimming pools will reopen from August 16, the BMC announced, citing improved water stock in the city's seven lakes. As of Wednesday morning, reservoirs held 12,95,274 million litres, or 89.49% of capacity. The BMC has ordered water connections restored, water quality tested at the municipal lab, and lifeguards on duty. All preparations must be complete by August 15. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: BMC, Mumbai, reopening, swimming pools, water supply Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-municipal-swimming-pools-to-reopen-on-august-16/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-municipal-swimming-pools-to-reopen-on-august-16/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.