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Water quality monitoring to be ramped up

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The Hindu         26.09.2014  

Water quality monitoring to be ramped up

More areas will be monitored for water quality to tackle contamination during the northeast monsoon, which usually sets in by October end.

A press release said Chennai Metrowater will increase the collection of samples during the monsoon from the present 150 to 200 locations daily across the city. Similarly, bacteriological testing to identify contamination will be increased from 60 to 80 areas daily. At present, Metrowater’s staff manually collects over 2,500 water samples daily from various points.

If water contamination persists, residents may contact the area offices concerned or the complaint cell- 45674567 for tanker water supplyResidents may contact the respective area engineers for any water/sewer-related problems. The last two digits will vary according to the zones. For instance, area engineer I will be available on 8144930901 and area engineer XV on 8144930915.