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HomeWater Supply

Water Supply

Exploring the state of water supply and sewerage in Chennai, the role and functioning of CMWSSB and other authorities

Ullaghaaram-Puzhuthivakkam
Water Supply

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

May 5, 2022 T V Hariharan

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

water dripping from a water tap
Water Supply

What you must note while digging a borewell in Chennai

April 6, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

More Chennai residents turn to borewell for water supply in the summer. Proper procedures must be followed while digging borewells.

chennai water tanks
Water Supply

City of 1000 Tanks unveils vision for a water-rich Chennai

October 5, 2021 News Desk

City of 1000 Tanks has broken ground on the Water Balance model with a pilot at Little Flower Convent. The aim is to make Chennai water-rich.

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.

chennai water meters in omr
Water Supply

How water meters saved time and money for this Chennai apartment

July 13, 2021 Gopi Cuttackam

A resident of an apartment in Karapakkam on Old Mahabalipuram Road in Chennai shares the community’s experience with water meters.

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

Here’s why we should look at reviving open wells in Chennai this summer

April 20, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Whenever the city faces water shortage, people go testing for more borewells. Yet, the traditional technique of drawing water from open wells remains a much more viable and sustainable option.

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

Of bullock carts, wells, fountains and reservoirs: Water supply in Chennai through the centuries

August 20, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

“The entire history of Madras can be summed up as a perpetual groping for water” says historian V Sriram, as he provides a glimpse into Chennai’s history of water (mis)management.

Water Supply

Where is the water to wash our hands frequently, ask residents of Ambattur and Chrompet

April 7, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Water usage has increased following the outbreak of COVID-19, as citizens are washing their homes and surroundings, and even their hands more often than usual, as advised. But residents in Chennai suburbs, who are fighting water scarcity everyday, can hardly afford to do the same.

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.

nature based flood management
Water Supply

How ‘nature-based’ transformation of Mylapore tank area could ease Chennai’s water problems

February 14, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

A collective comprised of domain experts and designers have come together under the banner ‘City of 1000 Tanks’ to work towards water security in the city. Citizen Matters spoke to Sudheendra NK of Madras Terrace, a member organisation, on the plans in place.

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