Monsoon Drinking Water Tips for Kathmandu Homes

Monsoon in the Kathmandu valley brings damp homes, muddy roads and, in some areas, disrupted water supply. These monsoon drinking water tips cover the habits you control: how you store, handle and serve drinking water at home.

Why the monsoon needs extra care

• Humid homes let containers and dispensers develop residue or mould faster.
• Roof and underground tanks can take in muddy or runoff water.
• Power cuts and supply breaks mean water is stored longer.
• Flooded or blocked roads can slow delivery, so jars may sit longer.

Store and handle drinking water well

• Keep drinking water separate from water for washing, cleaning or the toilet.
• Use clean, covered containers with a tap or narrow opening, so hands and cups do not go inside.
• Store jars off the floor, away from damp walls, seepage, sunlight and chemicals such as kerosene, cooking gas, phenyl, insect spray and detergents.
• Do not top up old water with new. Empty, clean and refill instead.
• Wash your hands before changing a jar, and check every seal; if it is broken or the jar looks dirty, do not use it and contact your supplier.

Floods and outages

1. Do not assume tap or tank water is drinkable after heavy rain. Treat it, for example by boiling, or use a trusted source.
2. Let muddy water settle and pour off the clear part first; boiling does not remove mud.
3. Clean your storage tank after the worst of the rains, or ask your building or a local service.
4. Keep a reserve of sealed drinking water. A family of four using about 8 litres a day needs about 24 litres for three days.
5. If you depend on an electric purifier, keep a backup such as a spare jar or a way to boil water.

Monsoon checklist

Check	How often
Drinking water covered and separate	Daily
Jars off the floor, shaded, away from chemicals	Every delivery
Seal checked on each new jar	Every jar
Dispenser drip tray and taps wiped	Every few days
Full dispenser clean	Regularly, and after any taste or smell change
Storage tank inspected	After heavy rain spells

If anyone at home feels unwell, particularly children or older family members, speak to a doctor.

You can order Purna 20L jars for your home. Purna delivers inside the Kathmandu valley. Ask our team on WhatsApp about delivery during heavy rain in your area.

Frequently asked questions

Is tap water safe to drink during monsoon in Kathmandu?

Do not assume it is, especially after heavy rain when supply can be muddy. Settle and boil tap or tank water before drinking, or use a trusted drinking-water source.

How should I store drinking water in the rainy season?

Use clean, covered containers with a tap or narrow opening, kept off the floor and away from damp walls, sunlight and chemicals. Do not mix old water with new.