CMWSSB working on 24-hour water supply

Once the project is implemented, consumers can directly use the water for drinking and cooking

The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) is planning to implement a round-the-clock drink-from-tap water supply in core parts of the city instead of supplying to storage sumps in houses.

The water board is preparing a detailed project report to identify deficiencies in the water distribution network and chalk out improvement plans. The 24x7 facility has been implemented in cities like Puri in Odisha where water can be used directly from the tap for drinking and cooking, the officials said.

The pipelines made of cast iron or PVC in most areas are more than three or four decades old. This often led to problems in water reaching houses in the tailend of the network, besides causing leaks and contamination. At present, most pipes get choked as water supply is intermittent.