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Goa Tankers Get Blue Paint, QR Codes for Safer Water
30 May
Summary
- Tanker bodies must be painted blue with prominent QR codes.
- GPS tracking and annual renewal of registration are now mandatory.
- Water quality will be tested monthly, with results in the public domain.
New guidelines have been issued by Goa's department of drinking water to combat illegalities and guarantee the supply of uncontaminated water. All potable water tankers must now be painted blue, prominently featuring QR codes that link to registration certificates and water quality test results.
Mandatory GPS tracking devices will allow the department to monitor tanker movements effectively. The registration of these tankers, which was previously compulsory, has now been reinforced with these detailed guidelines. Tanker bodies must have a stainless steel interior, and their registration requires annual renewal.
Furthermore, water tankers will undergo monthly quality testing. Depending on the results, they will be permitted to continue supplying drinking water, with test outcomes to be published online. Surprise checks will also be conducted by the department. The public can also verify water quality using field test kits available from the department.
