The Times of India 30.07.2012
Submersible pumps sprout up, MC says ‘not allowed’
The installation of submersible pumps within the Ludhiana Municipal
Corporation goes on unabated while the corporation looks the other way.
This indiscriminate pumping of underground water is leading to a further
fall in the water table of the city which is already suffering due to
less rain.
The MC supplies water to all the colonies under its jurisdiction.
In the beginning, tullu pumps came up all over the city with the plea
that the pressure of water supply was not enough to reach the upper
floors of the house.
However, people are now opting for submersible pumps in various
colonies. One such pump was recently installed in Kitchloo Nagar area.
“The timing of water supply by the LMC is fixed. At times, one forgets
to get up and switch on the motor to fill water. Even the servants
forget and then we have to suffer. In such a case, a submersible pump is
the best option, for in this case we do not have to wait for LMC water
supply and can get water at our own will,” said a resident, who did not
want to be identified.
Erratic power supply, mismanagement of tubewells and other such
reasons are offered in the form of justification. But the ground reality
is that installing a submersible pump within the LMC limits is not
allowed.
Municipal Commissioner Rakesh Verma said, “Submersible pumps are
not allowed. I will see that checks are conducted to make sure that such
things do not happen.”
