Guntur civic chief orders strict vigil against contamination of drinking water
Guntur Municipal Corporation Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok has emphasized the importance of ensuring safe drinking water for residents. He has directed officials to maintain strict vigilance against contamination and conduct audits of drinking water pipelines. Additionally, he mandated ammonia testing in suspected areas and the documentation of water quality test results.
- ▪Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok ordered strict vigilance against drinking water contamination.
- ▪A special audit of drinking water pipelines will be conducted to identify those near drainage lines.
- ▪Ammonia testing is now mandatory in all suspected areas of contamination.
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Stressing that there would be no compromise in providing safe drinking water to residents, Guntur Municipal Corporation Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok on Saturday directed the officials to keep a strict vigil against the contamination of drinking water.During an extensive inspection of Srinagar, Sarada Colony, Sanjeevaiah Nagar, Sugali Colony and Sivanagaraju Colony, the Municipal Commissioner reviewed the development works and drinking water supply systems. He issued a series of instructions to the officials.Mr. Ashok ordered a special audit of drinking water pipelines in every ward secretariat jurisdiction to identify stretches located close to drainage lines and examine them technically to prevent contamination.
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