DMK women councillors seek replacement of damaged drinking water pipes, pump for streamlining water supply
DMK councillors have raised concerns over damaged drinking water pipes and inadequate water supply in various wards. They submitted petitions to the Deputy Mayor, highlighting the urgent need for repairs and improvements. Residents have also reported health issues due to contaminated water, prompting calls for immediate action from the Corporation.
- ▪DMK councillor B. Seetha petitioned for the replacement of damaged drinking water pipes in ward 39.
- ▪Residents in Kodeeswaran Nagar and other areas reported issues with sewage-mixed drinking water, leading to health problems.
- ▪Councillor D. Sahaya Juliet Mary highlighted the lack of a motor for pumping water to the Thamizh Nagar overhead tank.
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Seeking immediate replacement of damaged drinking water distribution pipes, DMK councillor B. Seetha of ward 39 submitted petition to Deputy Mayor K.R. Raju on Tuesday during the weekly grievances day meeting.The agitated councillor said thousands of litres of precious drinking water is going waste at several places due to badly damaged distribution pipes laid in ward 39. Even though several petitions had been submitted with the engineering section of Palayamkottai Zone, the officials refuse to take any step to remove the damaged pipes at St.
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