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Ramanathapuram's Water Supply Project: 95% Done!
30 Sep
Summary
- 95% of combined water project complete; trial runs underway.
- 94 out of 97 Zonal Balancing Reservoirs are finished.
- Waste management directives issued for rural areas.
The Ramanathapuram District Drinking Water and Sanitation Committee convened recently, reviewing the substantial progress of the Ramanathapuram Combined Drinking Water Project. Officials reported that the project is approximately 95% complete, with trial runs now underway.
Key infrastructure milestones include the completion of 94 out of 97 Zonal Balancing Reservoirs. Furthermore, construction of overhead tanks in rural areas has reached 795 out of 801, and urban areas have seen 20 out of 21 tanks finished. Piped drinking water supply has been established for 229 habitations.
During the meeting, District Collector M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran urged officials to expedite the remaining tasks to ensure timely water distribution. He also issued directives for waste management in rural areas, emphasizing proper segregation, recycling of non-biodegradable waste, and a strict ban on open waste burning.
