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Recycled water used for gardening in Chennai apartment.
Water Supply

Rainwater harvesting key to this South Chennai apartment’s reduced reliance on private tankers

September 26, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

The apartment complex in Shollinganallur has reduced dependence on tankers by carrying out regular maintenance of rainwater harvesting structures.

Private water tankers Chennai
Water Supply

Many reasons for Chennai residents to rely on private water tankers

September 11, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Private water tankers in Chennai bridge the gap between demand and supply of water as residents face issues with Metro Water.

STP in a Chennai apartment
Environment

This Chennai apartment’s self-sustaining sewage treatment plant a model to emulate

May 17, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

The sewage treatment plant in this south Chennai apartment complex is designed so the residents can reuse the black water.

Rods inserted to clear blocks in manholes
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?

chennai water supply
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.

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