GVMC chief directs planners at Tatipudi to outline Water Supply scheme
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has instructed the Water Supply Engineering Department to develop long-term plans for water supply to new industries while ensuring domestic supply remains unaffected. During an inspection of the Tatipudi Reservoir and related facilities, he emphasized the importance of optimal maintenance and monitoring of water treatment processes. The Commissioner also directed a feasibility study for supplying water to the JSW Industrial Parks without disrupting the city's water network.
- ▪GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg directed the Water Supply Engineering Department to create comprehensive plans for water supply.
- ▪The Tatipudi Reservoir currently supplies 11 MGD of raw water, which is treated at the Krishnapuram WTP.
- ▪The management of JSW Industrial Parks has requested bulk water allocations to support their development.
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Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg on Monday directed the Water Supply Engineering Department to formulate comprehensive, long-term plans to cater to the water requirements of upcoming industries without disrupting the domestic supply lines of the city.The Commissioner, along with senior officials, conducted an extensive on-site inspection of the Tatipudi Reservoir, the Krishnapuram Head Water Works Water Treatment Plant (WTP), and the associated high-capacity pump houses.During the review, Superintending Engineer (Water Supply) Pallamraju, VISCO Advisor P. Siva Prasada Raju, and Technical Advisor Jaganmohana Rao apprised the Commissioner that 11 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) of raw water is currently drawn from the Tatipudi Reservoir.
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