Water, all the time: Chennai moves to fix piped supply
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Why in news
The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) is piloting a 24-hour uninterrupted piped water supply in the Adyar zone to address water stress.
Background
The project is funded by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and aligns with the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. CMWSSB is partnering with the Water Corporation of Odisha for project management and is exploring recycled water as a supply source.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAMRUT 2.0: A central government mission aimed at making Indian cities water secure.
- BodyCMWSSB: The body responsible for water supply and sewerage in Chennai.
- FactThe pilot project is specifically being implemented in the Adyar zone of Chennai.
- BodyWater Corporation of Odisha: Partnering with CMWSSB for project management.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of ensuring 24-hour water security in rapidly urbanizing Indian cities and the role of decentralized treatment in mitigating water stress.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Aging distribution networks and risk of sewage contamination in piped supply
- Resource management: Balancing demand with the integration of recycled water and decentralized treatment
- Fiscal accountability: Addressing resident concerns regarding over-billing and equitable distribution
Keywords: Water Stress · Urban Transformation · Decentralized Treatment · Recycled Water · Infrastructure Reliability
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