The Times of India        08.09.2014 

Surat Municipal Corporation allows industries to buy water from other sources

Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has allowed the industrial units located in Pandesara to buy water for their industrial use from other sources as SMC is unable to supply, required amount of water to the industry.

"We are losing a lot of business due to lack of water. Diwali is just couple of months away and we can't afford to keep our units closed. So we requested Municipal Commissioner and explained our situation who has issued permission to buy water from other sources till SMC supplies to our demand." Said Jitu wakharia, President Pandesara Industrial Association.

"We know SMC water is cheaper than outside sources but what can we do if we don't get the required quantity of water?" asked an industrialist from Pandesara.

Against the daily requirement of 100 MLD of water SMC was able to provide just half the water to industries since last 7 to 10 days.

"Low pressure was responsible for the less quantity of water being supplied to industries. We are working on it and will rectify the problem in coming days." Said an official from SMC. "We are also working on supply of 40 MLD of treated water to industries. Once that happens in few days things will be all right." he added.