The Hindu 26.09.2014
Water quality monitoring to be ramped up
More areas will be monitored for water quality to tackle
contamination during the northeast monsoon, which usually sets in by
October end.
A press release said Chennai Metrowater
will increase the collection of samples during the monsoon from the
present 150 to 200 locations daily across the city. Similarly,
bacteriological testing to identify contamination will be increased from
60 to 80 areas daily. At present, Metrowater’s staff manually collects
over 2,500 water samples daily from various points.
If
water contamination persists, residents may contact the area offices
concerned or the complaint cell- 45674567 for tanker water
supplyResidents may contact the respective area engineers for any
water/sewer-related problems. The last two digits will vary according to
the zones. For instance, area engineer I will be available on
8144930901 and area engineer XV on 8144930915.
