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Society

All in a day’s work: What the metro water manual workers in Chennai face

March 14, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Manual workers in Chennai commute long hours for low pay and have no safety or job security despite working for decades.

children standing in scouts and guides training conducted by the Pulianthope Podhu Nala Sangam
Society

Stigma around Pulianthope: How does a neighbourhood become criminalised?

August 9, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Pulianthope residents have long suffered from the reputation of the area being a hotbed of violence. How has this affected their daily lives?

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Water Supply

Irregular water supply not just a seasonal issue for many Chennai families

May 26, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Chennai’s low-income families have water supply issues all round the year, with many having to plan their daily life around the availability of water.

Ullaghaaram-Puzhuthivakkam
Water Supply

Water supply, sewage issues in Ullagaram-Puzhuthivakkam can be solved only with citizen consultation

May 5, 2022 Chilambarasan

Lack of public consultation and ward delimitation has resulted in Chennai’s Ullagaram-Puzhuthivakkam area facing water supply and sewage woes.

CMWSSB tankers
Water Supply

Citizens unhappy over hint of likely hike in water charges

September 6, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

A quick look at the calculation of water charges in Chennai and the likely implications for such charges according to a recent government white paper.

water meters in chennai apartments
Water Supply

Why more Chennaiites should have water meters in their homes

June 30, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

Apartment owners who have water meters vouch for the savings they experience – in terms of money as well as precious water resources.

Water Supply

Chennai will be a water abundant city in five years: Metro Water official

May 5, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

But what about summer 2021? How will Chennai manage? In this exclusive interview, Superintendent Engineer (Central) of the CMWSSB shares their immediate plans as well as steps taken for the long run.

Water Supply

Why residents in northern parts of Chennai throw away pots of water every week

April 27, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

Water shortages in Chennai are not uncommon. But even when there is enough supply, some parts of the city struggle to meet their needs. Here’s why.

Water Supply

Chennai just got a new system to monitor groundwater levels. How will it help?

February 19, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Chennai is the first Indian city to have such a comprehensive automatic groundwater monitoring system. But will it really help the city bridge the data gaps?

Water Supply

Where does the water in your tap come from?

October 10, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Water is one of the most emotive issues among citizens of Chennai. Have you ever wondered where this growing city sources its water from? Is it enough to meet the demand?

Water Supply

2020-ம் ஆண்டிற்கான குடிநீர் வாரியத்தின் பத்து பெரிய வாக்குறுதிகள்

February 20, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Read the Tamil translation of our article that lists the Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s ambitious goals on expansion of services and initiatives for 2020.

Water Supply

Metro Water’s 10 big promises for Chennai citizens in 2020

January 27, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board put forth ambitious goals of expansion of services and initiatives at the very start of the year; taking a look at the ten big goals of the department in 2020.

Water Supply

Could Chennai see a repeat water crisis in 2020? Hear what Tamil Nadu Weatherman has to say

January 20, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

We catch up with Tamil Nadu Weatherman, Pradeep John, to hear his analysis of the north east monsoon this year, and if the city will have enough water to tide over the summer.

Environment

Not just Villivakkam Lake, apartments and malls too can benefit from our technology: BARC scientist

September 22, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai Corporation has collaborated with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to restore the Villivakkam Lake, using waste water treated through a special technology. We spoke to J Daniel Chellappa, Senior Scientist at BARC, to know more about the plans and the larger implications.

Civic

How exactly will water from the Jolarpettai train reach your taps?

July 15, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

The water train from Jolarpettai has brought hope to water-starved Chennai. How much water will it bring? From where? How much money will this entire exercise involve? And will water transported in wagons be safe for consumption? Here’s all you wanted to know about this train.

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