Water Supply

After two decades, many homes in Chitlapakkam will receive piped water supply thanks to the relentless efforts of residents.

Residents highlight issues with water supplied from Nemmeli desalination plant including high TDS, turbidity and low pressure.

Residents rely heavily on groundwater across Chennai. However, efforts must be made to prevent over-extraction and contamination.

Dr S Janakarajan recommends restoration of tanks and eris and creation of blue-green infrastructure to combat Chennai’s water woes.

Residents of Thiruvanmiyur have raised complaints about high TDS in water supply and its impact. But little action has been taken by the CMWSSB.

வருடம் முழுதும் தண்ணீர் பற்றாக்குறை அனுபவிக்கும் சென்னை மக்கள்.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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