The Hindu 22.03.2016
Treated sewage for park’s water supply
The Greater Chennai Corporation has started exploring
various technology options for treating sewage to improve water supply
for parks. “Water supply for parks remains a challenge. We are planning
to set up a sewage treatment facility near every park. The treated water
will be used for the parks,” said an official.
The
previous proposal for commissioning sewage treatment facilities inside
parks was rejected due to restrictions on the use of OSR land for
construction activity. Following a study, the civic body is expected to
commission small sewage treatment facilities after the polls. During
summer, parks are expected to face water shortage. Last summer, many
parks received inadequate water supply and the civic body received a
number of complaints from residents.
— Special Correspondent