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The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Odisha Water Corporation (WATCO) to implement round-the-clock drinking water supply project in the city.
WATCO will be the nodal agency for the Rs 1,958.25 crore drinking water supply project, and be responsible for preparation of the detailed project report (DPR).
CMWSSB plans to improve the existing distribution system in two zones on a pilot basis, which will take forward the concept to enable the use of water directly from the tap for drinking and cooking. The project was announced in the demands for grants of the Municipal Administration and water supply department under the State Budget for 2022-23.
The project envisages raising the capacity of the water distribution infrastructure, including the overhead tanks and storage sumps. The plan also includes replacing old pipelines and covering unserved streets. Moreover, to ensure equitable supply, water would be supplied only to that particular ward from the overhead tank, post disconnecting all interlinked pipelines. |
