The Hindu 05.02.2014
Water to be supplied once in four days
To overcome water crisis, the Madurai Corporation will implement a new water distribution plan from February 6 (Thursday).
Drinking
water will be supplied once in four days in view of the falling water
level in Vaigai dam. Authorities are identifying private sources outside
the city to ensure water supply during summer.
Addressing
a joint press conference here on Tuesday, Mayor V.V. Rajan Chellappa
and Commissioner Kiran Gurrala said a ward-wise distribution plan had
been prepared by dividing the city into two zones.
“The
timings of water supply for every locality were worked out. We have no
other option but to supply water once in four days. Only then, the
availability and requirement can be met by us till April,” Mr.Chellappa
said.
The Corporation will dig new borewells in
suburban areas and also identify private wells based on a report from
engineers and water experts.
According to the Mayor,
34 wells were already identified in outer areas and officials are
speaking to the owners to draw water from the wells.
“At
the same time, we will also check the water quality through proper lab
tests to find out whether it is fit for drinking,” he added.
A.
Mathuram, City Engineer, said right now the total quantity of water
supplied was 127 million litres per day (MLD), of which 115 MLD came
from the Vaigai and the remaining quantity from combined drinking water
schemes.
There are 1,846 Corporation borewells and steps are also being taken to deepen tanks in Vandiyur, Sellur and Madakulam.
Residents
can obtain details of drinking water supply timings in their area from
the local Corporation office or assistant engineers.
