The Hindu 29.06.2010
Daily water supply unlikely
Staff Reporter
VISAKHAPATNAM: The alternate day water supply by the municipal corporation is likely to continue for some more time.
The available water is now only 40 million gallons and unless double that quantity is available it won't be possible to switch over to normal, daily supply, says Municipal Commissioner V.N. Vishnu.
The water in the reservoirs now is expected to last for two months if alternate day supply is continued.
“We have to take a risk if regular supply is restored expecting rain. The situation has to be watched till July 15,” he said on Monday.
There has not been any significant inflow into the Yeleru canal, the major source. Gosthani had about 3.6 mgd from which the needs of Madhurwada and MVP Colony are being met.
If daily supply is given only 30 mgd can be supplied but the pressure will not be sufficient. “Instead it would be better if one hour supply is maintained on alternate days with good pressure,” he felt.
