The Times of India          02.12.2013

New machines to solve sanitation problems

KANPUR: Kanpurites will soon get rid of problems related to choked sewer lines and polluted water problem as Jal Sansthan has purchased some new equipment worth over Rs 284 lakhs for the same.

The new equipment include one super sucker machine, five sewer jetting machines, two sludge tanks of 10,000 liters, a mobile water testing kit, a JCB machine, a hydrolic crane, two mini trucks, ten chlorine prevention equipments, two chlorination system, and security gears for staff.

According to Jawahar Ram, general manager Jal Sansthan all the new equipment would be available within fortnight.

Purchase of 24 new motors would also help to replace the out of order motors of submersible pump to maintain water supply in all parts of the city, he added.

Jal Sansthan official said supply of contaminated water in some localities has been a burning problem of the city which would be solved now with water testing kit van purchased.

The van would reach the city within fortnight. Two chemists would be deputed in the van to test water on the spot and suggest how to make it fit for human consumption.

Officials also revealed that a super sucker machine had been brought from Allahabad to clear the choked sewer lines. Jal sansthan has also purchased 24 new electric motors for tube wells.