Coimbatore steps up drinking water management amid complaints of supply delay
Coimbatore district is addressing complaints regarding irregular drinking water supply amid rising summer demand. The main sources of drinking water are the Siruvani, Pillur, and Aliyar reservoirs, with some areas experiencing delays of over a week. Officials have stated that recent maintenance work on water supply systems contributed to the disruptions, but the situation is currently under control.
- ▪Residents in Coimbatore have reported delays in drinking water supply, particularly in rural areas and certain city localities.
- ▪The Siruvani reservoir is currently at 9.8 feet, significantly below its full capacity of 45 feet.
- ▪Daily water requirements for Coimbatore city are around 330 MLD, with supply being managed mainly through Pillur sources.
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Amid complaints of irregular drinking water supply and increased supply intervals in Coimbatore district for the last few days, the district authorities have intensified efforts to manage the summer demand.The Siruvani, Pillur and Aliyar reservoirs remain the major drinking water sources for Coimbatore city and surrounding local bodies. Residents in rural areas as well as parts of the city have raised concerns over delays in water supply, with areas such as Sulur, Neelambur and Thondamuthur, besides localities including Rathinapuri, Sivananda Colony, Gandhipuram and Selvapuram in the city, reportedly receiving water only after intervals of more than a week.The Coimbatore Corporation depends on the Siruvani scheme, three Pillur-based schemes and one Aliyar-based scheme for drinking water…
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