“The newly added areas in the city getting water from BWSSB have not
been covered properly and there exists many illegal connections,
resulting in huge leakage of precious water. Zonal officials must ensure
that cmplaints from residents about water leakages must be attended
immediately,” he said.

He also asked officials to change the
mindset of people who are trying to get water through illegal
connections and bring them under the board’s coverage. Although there
was no internal deadlines set to arrest leakage, the Board chiefs say
that by end of March, through their special drives to regularize
connections, they would be able the achieve targets.

Minister
stressed that to ensure smooth water supply to the entire city till
June, water leakage should be arrested fully and officials must work
with dedication.