Dec 31, 2019
Drive to ensure potable water
Kochi: District administration has decided to intensify ‘Operation Pure Water’ and take stringent action against those supplying contaminated water from Wednesday. Tanker trucks engaged in the supply of drinking water should draw water from the 13 hydrants provided by Kerala Water Authority (KWA).
Tests will be conducted on a frequent basis for checking the quality of water supplied through tanker trucks. The registration number and time of the trucks collecting water should be noted at the points from where the water is drawn. Quality division of KWA should monitor the distribution and the quality of drinking water supplied in the district. The water supplied should be subjected to quality tests at government recognized laboratories at regular intervals. Tanker trucks, which are not registered with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, should not be allowed to engage in water supply. Such tankers should also register with the district administration.
The squad of food safety department must take rigorous actions against those drawing water from abandoned quarries. Moreover, they have to adhere to the high court order stating that the colour of tankers transporting drinking water, construction material, and sewage must be blue, brown and yellow, respectively.
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