NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to hike the water tariff to Rs 6.07 per unit from April 1. This would be the fourth consecutive year when water tariff is hiked. The civic body is increasing the tariff every year since it is paying high rates to private water operator Orange City Water Private Limited (OCW).
The proposal to hike the water tariff has nothing to do with raw water cost or the power tariff, say sources. If any of these costs go up, NMC revises the water tariff immediately in the next quarter. The citizens will have to bear higher tariff in case there is a revision in raw water and power tariff in 2014-15 beginning from April 1.
The Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA) has already kicked off the process to hike raw water tariff and a decision likely in the coming days. Besides, power tariff hike also cannot be ruled out.
The NMC water works department proposed a 5% increase in water tariff on Saturday. The existing tariff is Rs 5.79 per unit/1,000 litres and this will increase to Rs 6.07. The rate will be applicable for consumption up to 20 units. The tariff will steeply increase to Rs 9.73 per unit for water consumption up to 30 units followed by Rs 13.37 per unit up to 80 units and Rs 18.23 per unit for over 80 units.
NMC sources told TOI the accounts and finance department approved the proposal and sent it back to the water works department. Now, the department will submit the proposal to municipal commissioner Shyam Wardhane for approval followed by implementation of new tariff.
According to the NMC data, the civic body used to bill less than 190 million litres per day (MLD) in 2010-11. However, NMC agreed to pay OCW for 250 MLD water. Also, the water tariff was Rs 5 per unit but NMC agreed to pay Rs 7.90 per unit to OCW.
To cope with the high rate promised to OCW, NMC hiked the water tariff to Rs 8 per unit in 2009-10. But the BJP-ruled civic body had to reduce the tariff to Rs 5 per unit following strong opposition from various organizations and citizens. While bringing down the tariff, a resolution was passed to give powers to the civic chief to hike the tariff by 5%, if required, every year. Since then, water tariff has been hiked 5% every year.
Unfortunately, NMC has been unable to bridge the gap between revenue and expenditure by increasing the billing and reducing high water losses. Instead, the losses have only increased in the last two years under the private operator.
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Monday, 31 March 2014
Centre approves funds for 3 water treatment plants
AHMEDABAD: The Union urban development ministry has approved funds under JNNURM for three critical water treatment plants in the city, just before the model code of conduct for polls came into force. The projects had been pending with the JNNURM committee for sometime.
The first is a water recycling and reuse project near Bhavans college. To cost Rs 91 crore, the project will have a water treatment capacity of 60 million litres per day (MLD). Rs 8 crore has been released for the project by the central government. The second project concerns a similar plant at the Pirana water treatment facility which witnesses a large amount of sewage flowing into the Sabarmati. The third water treatment project worth Rs 58.75 crore is being planned for Jal Vihar and Juna Vadaj. "The total worth of these projects is Rs 105.60 crore. The Centre will bear 35% of the total cost," said a senior AMC official.
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The first is a water recycling and reuse project near Bhavans college. To cost Rs 91 crore, the project will have a water treatment capacity of 60 million litres per day (MLD). Rs 8 crore has been released for the project by the central government. The second project concerns a similar plant at the Pirana water treatment facility which witnesses a large amount of sewage flowing into the Sabarmati. The third water treatment project worth Rs 58.75 crore is being planned for Jal Vihar and Juna Vadaj. "The total worth of these projects is Rs 105.60 crore. The Centre will bear 35% of the total cost," said a senior AMC official.
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Sinnar faces water scarcity for 3rd year running
NASHIK: With the rise in day temperatures, the number of tankers supplying water to the villages in the district has gone up in last twenty days. Despite good rainfall in 2013, the water levels have failed to increase enough to give relief to Sinnar residents, who are facing scarcity-like situation for the third consecutive year.
District administration officials said that the number of tankers supplied in the district has gone up from 34 to 47 within this month. As many as 147 villages and hamlets are getting water through tankers.
Sinnar taluka has the maximum number of villages being supplied water through tankers as of now. Of the 47 tankers deployed in the district, 29 are supplying water in the taluka.
"As many as 15 villages and 108 hamlets in the taluka are facing water scarcity. Hence, 29 tankers have been pressed into service to provide drinking water to the villagers," officials from scarcity branch said.
The number of villages requiring water supply as their own sources of water have dried down has gone up from 24 to 37. Similarly, the number of hamlets requiring water supply to meet daily requirements has from 90 to 110 in the last three weeks.
"There are nine measures that have to be undertaken before opting for starting water tanker supply to any village. The steps include temporary repairs to water sources, identification of water sources nearby and channelising water from them to the village, taking up bore wells to get the water supply source and others before starting of water supply tanker to the area," the official said.
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District administration officials said that the number of tankers supplied in the district has gone up from 34 to 47 within this month. As many as 147 villages and hamlets are getting water through tankers.
Sinnar taluka has the maximum number of villages being supplied water through tankers as of now. Of the 47 tankers deployed in the district, 29 are supplying water in the taluka.
"As many as 15 villages and 108 hamlets in the taluka are facing water scarcity. Hence, 29 tankers have been pressed into service to provide drinking water to the villagers," officials from scarcity branch said.
The number of villages requiring water supply as their own sources of water have dried down has gone up from 24 to 37. Similarly, the number of hamlets requiring water supply to meet daily requirements has from 90 to 110 in the last three weeks.
"There are nine measures that have to be undertaken before opting for starting water tanker supply to any village. The steps include temporary repairs to water sources, identification of water sources nearby and channelising water from them to the village, taking up bore wells to get the water supply source and others before starting of water supply tanker to the area," the official said.
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Thursday, 27 March 2014
SMC to build elevated swimming pool for public
SURAT: It is not uncommon to have swimming pool either made in terrace or on floors of the private multi storey apartments. However till now in Diamond city of Surat, Local civic body doesn't have any swimming pool for public purpose that is an elevated structure.
Keeping this fact in mind, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)'s Public works committee has approved the estimates of Rs 8.86 crore to construct the city's first elevated swimming pool. This pool will be built on reserved plot of SMC located opposite DRB Bhana College
In Vesu . The pool will be of 25x50 meters and there will be a man empowerment center . There will be parking on ground level , plant room , change room, exercise room, reception, refreshment segment , store and passage also come up on ground level of the structure.
"The design of the pool is made in such a way that base of the pool would be touching the ground level but people will have to enter the pool from the first floor. " said an official of SMC." As the land cost in the area is very high we have converted the project in to a multi purpose complex as it will also house an administrative building." he added.
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Keeping this fact in mind, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)'s Public works committee has approved the estimates of Rs 8.86 crore to construct the city's first elevated swimming pool. This pool will be built on reserved plot of SMC located opposite DRB Bhana College
In Vesu . The pool will be of 25x50 meters and there will be a man empowerment center . There will be parking on ground level , plant room , change room, exercise room, reception, refreshment segment , store and passage also come up on ground level of the structure.
"The design of the pool is made in such a way that base of the pool would be touching the ground level but people will have to enter the pool from the first floor. " said an official of SMC." As the land cost in the area is very high we have converted the project in to a multi purpose complex as it will also house an administrative building." he added.
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Untreated sewage water: NGT pulls up Centre, state
BHOPAL: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served notices to Union and state government agencies over untreated sewage water for irrigation of vegetables and fisheries in many parts of state, here on Tuesday.
Central zone bench of NGT comprising Justice Dalip Singh and expert member PS Rao pulled up MoEF, CPCB, state government, farmer welfare, water resource department, fisheries and urban administration to explain why there is neither any sewage water management policy nor policy measures to encourage reuse of treated sewage.
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Central zone bench of NGT comprising Justice Dalip Singh and expert member PS Rao pulled up MoEF, CPCB, state government, farmer welfare, water resource department, fisheries and urban administration to explain why there is neither any sewage water management policy nor policy measures to encourage reuse of treated sewage.
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With sources going dry, water suppliers hike prices
MADURAI: Water tanker suppliers who supply regularly to residential areas in the city have been forced to increase the rates for each load, as most of the water sources have dried up already due to the scorching summer heat. With most of the borewells inside the city limits have dried up, the non-potable water has been supplied by the private tanker trucks.
The truck operators depend on private wells - big agricultural wells on the outskirts - at Kadachanenthal, Oomachikulam and Kochadai areas. Around 100 truck operators are catering the non-potable water needs of the city in a day with more than 200 trips. However, finding water has turned laborious and the price hike has become inevitable, the truck operators say. Based on the distance from these water sources, the truck operators have hiked the prices from Rs 50 to 200. A 2,000 litre load is priced somewhere from Rs 250 to 350; 4000 litre load between Rs 450 and 500 and 6,000 litre load from Rs 700 to 900. Last year, the price per load did not exceed Rs 700 including the bigger tanker trucks which can supply 12,000 litres. With the present rates, 12,000 litres load can be availed only if the customer is ready to shell out Rs 1,200 and more.
K Muthumurugan, a truck operator says that though the demand for water is increasing day by day, finding it has become difficult. "The regular wells we used to fetch water from Kochadai area are drying up and some of them were known to be perennial water sources till last year. We have to wait for hours to get a tanker load of water," he explained. A Alagar, another tanker operator who ferries water from Ooamchikulam area says that they have to hike prices due to the rise in operating costs. "The farm owners have increased the prices per load and we need to travel farther places looking out for water now," he said.
M Ilangovan from Anna Nagar says that the demand for water is so high that the truck operators supply for the highest bidder. "If we bargain on prices, the truck operators are ready to move out looking out for better prices. We end up paying the money they demand. I paid Rs 750 per 6,000 litre load recently which was priced somewhere at Rs 450 last year," he stated.
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The truck operators depend on private wells - big agricultural wells on the outskirts - at Kadachanenthal, Oomachikulam and Kochadai areas. Around 100 truck operators are catering the non-potable water needs of the city in a day with more than 200 trips. However, finding water has turned laborious and the price hike has become inevitable, the truck operators say. Based on the distance from these water sources, the truck operators have hiked the prices from Rs 50 to 200. A 2,000 litre load is priced somewhere from Rs 250 to 350; 4000 litre load between Rs 450 and 500 and 6,000 litre load from Rs 700 to 900. Last year, the price per load did not exceed Rs 700 including the bigger tanker trucks which can supply 12,000 litres. With the present rates, 12,000 litres load can be availed only if the customer is ready to shell out Rs 1,200 and more.
K Muthumurugan, a truck operator says that though the demand for water is increasing day by day, finding it has become difficult. "The regular wells we used to fetch water from Kochadai area are drying up and some of them were known to be perennial water sources till last year. We have to wait for hours to get a tanker load of water," he explained. A Alagar, another tanker operator who ferries water from Ooamchikulam area says that they have to hike prices due to the rise in operating costs. "The farm owners have increased the prices per load and we need to travel farther places looking out for water now," he said.
M Ilangovan from Anna Nagar says that the demand for water is so high that the truck operators supply for the highest bidder. "If we bargain on prices, the truck operators are ready to move out looking out for better prices. We end up paying the money they demand. I paid Rs 750 per 6,000 litre load recently which was priced somewhere at Rs 450 last year," he stated.
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Five girls fall unconscious after drinking water in school
NAWADA: Five primary school girls, all below 10 years, besides two school cooks of Jogna village primary school under Warisaliganj police station fell unconscious after consuming poison-laced water drawn from the school hand pump on Tuesday. Nawada DM Lallanjee visited the sadar hospital where the victims were admitted for treatment and directed the DEO to submit an inquiry report at the earliest.
The school headmistress, Premlata Kumari, said possible mixing of poison was the outcome of a conspiracy to defame her. The civil surgeon said the children are responding well to the treatment and that all the victims are out of danger.
According to Premlata, the two female cooks, Sunaina Devi and Sunaina Chouhan besides students Veena Kumari and Sonmati Kumari (Class V), Khushbu and Poonam (Class III) and Babita Kumari (Class I) started vomiting soon after drinking the water. Before falling unconscious they complained of stomach ache and burning sensation in the eyes.
The news spread like wild fire and panic-stricken guardians helped the victims to be carried to sadar hospital for treatment, where the DM and the DEO, Ehtram Hussain besides the civil surgeon, Madheshar Sharma, monitored the treatment and pacified the agitated parents.
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The school headmistress, Premlata Kumari, said possible mixing of poison was the outcome of a conspiracy to defame her. The civil surgeon said the children are responding well to the treatment and that all the victims are out of danger.
According to Premlata, the two female cooks, Sunaina Devi and Sunaina Chouhan besides students Veena Kumari and Sonmati Kumari (Class V), Khushbu and Poonam (Class III) and Babita Kumari (Class I) started vomiting soon after drinking the water. Before falling unconscious they complained of stomach ache and burning sensation in the eyes.
The news spread like wild fire and panic-stricken guardians helped the victims to be carried to sadar hospital for treatment, where the DM and the DEO, Ehtram Hussain besides the civil surgeon, Madheshar Sharma, monitored the treatment and pacified the agitated parents.
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Sunday, 2 March 2014
NGT panel submits report on effluent discharge in drain
NOIDA: The high-level expert panel formed to ascertain levels of toxic pollutants released by industries into the Simbhaoli drain near Ghaziabad that empties into the Ganga, submitted its report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday.
The inspection report has highlighted instances of discharge of untreated and toxic effluents by at least two industrial units in the region.
The committee, comprising Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) member-secretaries, inspected the levels of adherence to pollution control norms in Simbhaoli Spirits, Simbhaoli Sugars and Gopalji Dairy Foods. The panel, formed by the principal bench of the tribunal, had conducted the inspection on February 13.
The bench had ordered the formation of the panel based on an application filed by UP-NCR activists regarding pollution of the Ganga.
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The inspection report has highlighted instances of discharge of untreated and toxic effluents by at least two industrial units in the region.
The committee, comprising Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) member-secretaries, inspected the levels of adherence to pollution control norms in Simbhaoli Spirits, Simbhaoli Sugars and Gopalji Dairy Foods. The panel, formed by the principal bench of the tribunal, had conducted the inspection on February 13.
The bench had ordered the formation of the panel based on an application filed by UP-NCR activists regarding pollution of the Ganga.
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National Green Tribunal stays discharge of untreated effluents into Sahibabad drain
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday imposed a stay upon discharge of 'untreated effluents' into the Sahibabad drain in Ghaziabad apart from restraining unauthorized cutting of trees in notified green belt areas of Vaishali. The tribunal has also directed that no unauthorised coverings should be placed upon the Sahibabad Drain No 1, which begins at Loni in Ghaziabad to empty at Kalindi Kunj in Delhi.
A bench of the tribunal headed by Justice P Jyothimani issued the directions based upon an application filed by Ghaziabad-based environmental activist Hazi Arif. Apart from imposing the stay order, the bench has also issued notices to the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), the UP Pollution Control Board, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation and the UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) directing them to strictly implement the orders.
The bench has further restricted private individuals from raising any constructions upon the drain, which are considered to cause obstructions to the free flow of effluents, unless they have valid permissions from authorities.
It had been alleged by the applicant that not only are industrial effluents being discharged but also private individuals are putting up covers on the drain so as to prevent its testing at regular intervals by concerned authorities.
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A bench of the tribunal headed by Justice P Jyothimani issued the directions based upon an application filed by Ghaziabad-based environmental activist Hazi Arif. Apart from imposing the stay order, the bench has also issued notices to the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), the UP Pollution Control Board, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation and the UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) directing them to strictly implement the orders.
The bench has further restricted private individuals from raising any constructions upon the drain, which are considered to cause obstructions to the free flow of effluents, unless they have valid permissions from authorities.
It had been alleged by the applicant that not only are industrial effluents being discharged but also private individuals are putting up covers on the drain so as to prevent its testing at regular intervals by concerned authorities.
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Sewage plants to generate electricity power
RAJKOT: Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has designed a project in which electricity will be generated through methane gas emanating out of sewage treatment plants proposed to be set up at Raiyadhar and Bedigam.
RMC commissioner Ajay Bhadoo told reporters that the plants in Raiyadhar and Bedigam will be of the capacity of 56 MLD and 76 MLD respectively.
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RMC commissioner Ajay Bhadoo told reporters that the plants in Raiyadhar and Bedigam will be of the capacity of 56 MLD and 76 MLD respectively.
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Rs 242-cr tender for sewage works floated
NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued e-tender for various sewage-related works to the tune of Rs 242.06 crores to be done through a private agency in the city.
The sewage-related works include laying RCC (reinforced cement concrete) pipes, gutters, drainage lines, repairing chambers, in various prabhags of the city through a contractor. The tender for the works was floated on Sunday and the bids will be opened this month-end.
"The private agency should be approved by the state government, central government or semi-government and should have experience of working in this field," said an NMC official. "In some places, new pipes have to be laid, in others, they have to be replaced or repaired as they have become old," he said.
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The sewage-related works include laying RCC (reinforced cement concrete) pipes, gutters, drainage lines, repairing chambers, in various prabhags of the city through a contractor. The tender for the works was floated on Sunday and the bids will be opened this month-end.
"The private agency should be approved by the state government, central government or semi-government and should have experience of working in this field," said an NMC official. "In some places, new pipes have to be laid, in others, they have to be replaced or repaired as they have become old," he said.
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MPCB proposes tougher sewage treatment norms
PUNE: Stringent and uniform standards for sewage treatment in residential buildings and industries with more than 20,000 sq m built-up area is in the offing.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has proposed that all sewage treatment plants should meet inland freshwater discharge standards to promote recycling and reusing of treated waste. The pollution control board has invited suggestions for and objections to the proposal.
MPCB officials said all residential buildings and industries with over 20,000 sq m built-up area must have a sewage treatment plant (STP). In industries, reuse and recycling of water is being promoted. For residential buildings, according to revised environmental consent norms, nearly 80% of the treated waste should be recycled.
If discharged treated water is being reused and recycled in residential projects, the officials said, wherever standards are met, such water is recycled. There is also much acceptance from the residents about reuse of treated sewage water. Such water is used for flushing, and gardening. In some areas, the treated water is released in drainage lines. Recycling of water depends on local constraints and conditions, the officials added.
The pollution control board said in the earlier treated sewage discharge standards, it was assumed that sewage after treatment will be used for agriculture. Environment clearance was granted with standards equivalent to irrigation norms. In all such environmental clearances, it has been mandatory that treated water is reused and recycled.
The pollution control board, officials said, has been given powers to prescribe more stringent standards than those specified by the union ministry of environment and forests. MPCB officials said with newer technologies for STPs, levels of treated water have improved.
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The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has proposed that all sewage treatment plants should meet inland freshwater discharge standards to promote recycling and reusing of treated waste. The pollution control board has invited suggestions for and objections to the proposal.
MPCB officials said all residential buildings and industries with over 20,000 sq m built-up area must have a sewage treatment plant (STP). In industries, reuse and recycling of water is being promoted. For residential buildings, according to revised environmental consent norms, nearly 80% of the treated waste should be recycled.
If discharged treated water is being reused and recycled in residential projects, the officials said, wherever standards are met, such water is recycled. There is also much acceptance from the residents about reuse of treated sewage water. Such water is used for flushing, and gardening. In some areas, the treated water is released in drainage lines. Recycling of water depends on local constraints and conditions, the officials added.
The pollution control board said in the earlier treated sewage discharge standards, it was assumed that sewage after treatment will be used for agriculture. Environment clearance was granted with standards equivalent to irrigation norms. In all such environmental clearances, it has been mandatory that treated water is reused and recycled.
The pollution control board, officials said, has been given powers to prescribe more stringent standards than those specified by the union ministry of environment and forests. MPCB officials said with newer technologies for STPs, levels of treated water have improved.
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Sewage overflow result of faulty infrastructure in Gomtinagar
LUCKNOW: LDA's faulty sewerage work in Vinamra Khand-I of Gomtinagar has been resulting in large sewage overflow on roads over past few years. Last two days' rains have made the situation worse with logged sewage flowing back into houses situated in low lying areas.
When people started settling in colony around 2008, little they knew about poor infrastructure being handed over to them. Locals complain that the contractor had not connected sewer connections of houses to the main trunk line hence the sewage back flowed into houses.
Ramji Lall, a senior citizen and resident of the locality said, "We could not trace the problem initially as very few families had come to live in 2009. But with time when more people came to stay in Vinamra Khand, the pipelines could not sustain the pressure and sewage started flowing back into houses."
Locals have reported about the issue to Nagar Nigam many times in the past but no action has been taken to help them. More than a thousand people live in Vinamra Khand who have to daily bear with the stinking sewage flowing on road. After much hue and cry, Jal Sansthan connected sewer pipelines to the drains to ensure sewage disposal but even that could not hold the overflow.
During excessive water flow in drains, sewage comes out and gets logged on roads. "We all cannot bathe or use water at the same time, as sewer lines get choked and water comes on the surface of kitchens and bathrooms", said residents. Besides no connection with the trunk line, the manholes are also open and covered with broken cemented lids, unable to hold water.
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When people started settling in colony around 2008, little they knew about poor infrastructure being handed over to them. Locals complain that the contractor had not connected sewer connections of houses to the main trunk line hence the sewage back flowed into houses.
Ramji Lall, a senior citizen and resident of the locality said, "We could not trace the problem initially as very few families had come to live in 2009. But with time when more people came to stay in Vinamra Khand, the pipelines could not sustain the pressure and sewage started flowing back into houses."
Locals have reported about the issue to Nagar Nigam many times in the past but no action has been taken to help them. More than a thousand people live in Vinamra Khand who have to daily bear with the stinking sewage flowing on road. After much hue and cry, Jal Sansthan connected sewer pipelines to the drains to ensure sewage disposal but even that could not hold the overflow.
During excessive water flow in drains, sewage comes out and gets logged on roads. "We all cannot bathe or use water at the same time, as sewer lines get choked and water comes on the surface of kitchens and bathrooms", said residents. Besides no connection with the trunk line, the manholes are also open and covered with broken cemented lids, unable to hold water.
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Sewage responsible for 70% of river pollution
MUMBAI: A government survey reveals that the sewage from cities, villages and towns is polluting the state's rivers in a much bigger way than industrial wastes. According to the government data, 70% pollution in the catchment areas of 20 major rivers is caused by untreated sewage flowing in from towns and villages as against 30% of river pollution being caused by the industrial wastes. According to the study, this pollution has led to a growing number of jaundice and diarrhoea cases.
Keeping this in mind, the state cabinet on Tuesday approved a river conservation plan. Under this, the government will provide funds to villages, towns and cities to treat sewage and ensure that only purified water is released in the rivers.
"To stop pollution of river, sewage following from cities and towns will be diverted and treated for farming and industrial purposes under the scheme. Initially, small municipal corporations, councils and village panchayats will be funded by the state to set up sewage treatment plants," said the Tuesday's resolution.
"The river catchments along the towns, which are religiously, historically, industrially important will be given priority under the scheme," it added.
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Keeping this in mind, the state cabinet on Tuesday approved a river conservation plan. Under this, the government will provide funds to villages, towns and cities to treat sewage and ensure that only purified water is released in the rivers.
"To stop pollution of river, sewage following from cities and towns will be diverted and treated for farming and industrial purposes under the scheme. Initially, small municipal corporations, councils and village panchayats will be funded by the state to set up sewage treatment plants," said the Tuesday's resolution.
"The river catchments along the towns, which are religiously, historically, industrially important will be given priority under the scheme," it added.
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Saturday, 1 March 2014
CM inaugurates Navelim sewage treatment plant
MARGAO: Chief minister Manohar Parrikar and Navelim MLA Avertano Furtado inaugurated the 20 MLD sewage treatment plant in Navelim on Sunday.
The 20 MLD STP, which also includes a pumping station, will now take care of all the sewage that was earlier being dumped into the nullah and Salpem lake. The sewage will now be treated at the STP and the treated water will be discharged into the river Sal.
For years Navelim locals had been complaining about the contamination of river Sal by the indiscriminate dumping of sewage into the nullah and Salpem lake, which are connected to river Sal. The construction of sewerage chambers at strategic points will now resolve this issue.
"The work of cleaning river Sal had started two months back and will be completed in one year's time. As assured, the river will be free from the sewage pollution from next year," said Parrikar while addressing the gathering.
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The 20 MLD STP, which also includes a pumping station, will now take care of all the sewage that was earlier being dumped into the nullah and Salpem lake. The sewage will now be treated at the STP and the treated water will be discharged into the river Sal.
For years Navelim locals had been complaining about the contamination of river Sal by the indiscriminate dumping of sewage into the nullah and Salpem lake, which are connected to river Sal. The construction of sewerage chambers at strategic points will now resolve this issue.
"The work of cleaning river Sal had started two months back and will be completed in one year's time. As assured, the river will be free from the sewage pollution from next year," said Parrikar while addressing the gathering.
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Sewage pipes pouring into Mandovi troubles greens
PANAJI: Waste water and sewage pipes from nearby residences in Penha da Franca have been illegally passed through the newly-constructed retaining wall with their spouts in River Mandovi, raising a concern about the worsening pollution of Goa's lifeline.
Water resources department (WRD) recently commenced construction of a concrete retaining wall along the northern bank of the river from Malim towards Penha da Franca as part of a flood control measure.
Mangroves have been felled to clear small patches of the area to construct the wall at a cost of 1.28 crore in Malim. The project is likely to be completed by May 2014.
"But surprisingly, the department has allowed provision for passing of waste water pipes through the retaining wall," Agnelo Pereira of the Penha da Franca citizens forum (PFCF) said.
Part of the staggered project from Malim to Virlosa wards is complete and promptly spouts were seen in some stretches to let off waste water into the river.
National institute of oceanography (NIO) had found higher levels of bacteria for recreational bathing and even for fishing in Mandovi and Zuari rivers in a seven-year study till 2007. As per the European blue flag beach criteria, a coliform count in excess of 5 (colony forming units) CFU/ml in natural water is considered unsafe for bathing.
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Water resources department (WRD) recently commenced construction of a concrete retaining wall along the northern bank of the river from Malim towards Penha da Franca as part of a flood control measure.
Mangroves have been felled to clear small patches of the area to construct the wall at a cost of 1.28 crore in Malim. The project is likely to be completed by May 2014.
"But surprisingly, the department has allowed provision for passing of waste water pipes through the retaining wall," Agnelo Pereira of the Penha da Franca citizens forum (PFCF) said.
Part of the staggered project from Malim to Virlosa wards is complete and promptly spouts were seen in some stretches to let off waste water into the river.
National institute of oceanography (NIO) had found higher levels of bacteria for recreational bathing and even for fishing in Mandovi and Zuari rivers in a seven-year study till 2007. As per the European blue flag beach criteria, a coliform count in excess of 5 (colony forming units) CFU/ml in natural water is considered unsafe for bathing.
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Sewage pipes pouring into Mandovi troubles greens
PANAJI: Waste water and sewage pipes from nearby residences in Penha da Franca have been illegally passed through the newly-constructed retaining wall with their spouts in River Mandovi, raising a concern about the worsening pollution of Goa's lifeline.
Water resources department (WRD) recently commenced construction of a concrete retaining wall along the northern bank of the river from Malim towards Penha da Franca as part of a flood control measure.
Mangroves have been felled to clear small patches of the area to construct the wall at a cost of 1.28 crore in Malim. The project is likely to be completed by May 2014.
"But surprisingly, the department has allowed provision for passing of waste water pipes through the retaining wall," Agnelo Pereira of the Penha da Franca citizens forum (PFCF) said.
Part of the staggered project from Malim to Virlosa wards is complete and promptly spouts were seen in some stretches to let off waste water into the river.
National institute of oceanography (NIO) had found higher levels of bacteria for recreational bathing and even for fishing in Mandovi and Zuari rivers in a seven-year study till 2007. As per the European blue flag beach criteria, a coliform count in excess of 5 (colony forming units) CFU/ml in natural water is considered unsafe for bathing.
Read More Here - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/sewage-pipes-pouring-into-mandovi-troubles-greens/articleshow/30485580.cms
Water resources department (WRD) recently commenced construction of a concrete retaining wall along the northern bank of the river from Malim towards Penha da Franca as part of a flood control measure.
Mangroves have been felled to clear small patches of the area to construct the wall at a cost of 1.28 crore in Malim. The project is likely to be completed by May 2014.
"But surprisingly, the department has allowed provision for passing of waste water pipes through the retaining wall," Agnelo Pereira of the Penha da Franca citizens forum (PFCF) said.
Part of the staggered project from Malim to Virlosa wards is complete and promptly spouts were seen in some stretches to let off waste water into the river.
National institute of oceanography (NIO) had found higher levels of bacteria for recreational bathing and even for fishing in Mandovi and Zuari rivers in a seven-year study till 2007. As per the European blue flag beach criteria, a coliform count in excess of 5 (colony forming units) CFU/ml in natural water is considered unsafe for bathing.
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State cancer hospital gets only 3% of its water quota
AURANGABAD: Barely one-and-half-year since the first Government Cancer Hospital (GCH) in Marathwada was inaugurated; it is facing severe water supply problems as it receives barely three percent of its daily requirement from the civic body.
The hospital, which was built at a cost of Rs 50 crore, gets water supply at very low pressure every two days, like the rest of Aurangabad city. The supply of 5000-10,000 litres once in two days is woefully short of daily requirement of almost two lakh litres.
While the hospital administration relies on private water tankers for their daily needs, the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has blamed the Public Works Department (PWD) for failing to inform them about the water requirement during the construction of the premises.
To add to the hospital authorities woes, the AMC issued a notice a few days back asking them to pay pending water bills of Rs 51,69,167 since September 2012 based on the 8-inch pipeline water connection. The hospital authorities replied to the notice by requesting the civic body to charge as per the meter reading.
The hospital requires about two lakh litres of water every day and has to rely on tankers. The hospital had to hire at least 5-6 tankers of 10,000 litres capacity every day and incur the expense of about Rs one lakh per month.
"Though an independent water supply pipeline of 8 inches has been laid, the water is supplied by the AMC in low pressure. The hospital receives only 5000-10,000 litres of water every second day, the civic body should reconsider the charges levied," hospital authorities said.
"Moreover, the meter at the hospital has been non-functional since it was installed. We have repeatedly requested the civic body to repair the meter and levy charges as per the readings. But, the civic body officials told us to get the water supply arrangement done from the PWD instead of approaching the AMC," hospital authorities alleged.
"In spite of repeated pleas to consider the revision of water bills, the civic body is stern in its move and has demanded the hospital to clear the bills after which the meter would be repaired," said hospital sources.
Hospital authorities said that they had also requested the civic body to lay a separate pipeline from Harsul lake, which is two kilometre away from the hospital premises. "They are citing financial crisis and have asked the hospital to bear the financial burden. Since this comes under emergency services, it should be treated with priority," said a hospital official.
AMC's executive engineer Hemant Kohle said, "The PWD should have consulted and informed about the hospital's water requirement to the civic body before developing the project. Unfortunately, this did not happen. Moreover, the area where the hospital is located faces water scarcity and the civic body manages to provide water to the area from Harsul Lake. The meter installed by the PWD too is non-functional and the responsibility lies with the PWD to maintain it. If the hospital gets the meter repaired we would definitely levy the charges as per the meter reading."
Kohle assured, "The proposal to connect the water supply pipeline to the main line at Jubilee Park has been sanctioned and the estimate of the work has been prepared. The work will start soon and the hospital's water problem will be solved."
Daily Requirement: 2 lakh litres
AMC Supply: 5000-10,000 litres every two days
Water through tankers: 4-5 tankers of 10,000 litres capacity per day
Budget on tankers: Rs One lakh per month
BOX:
Cancer hospital gets independent ambulance
Read More Here - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/State-cancer-hospital-gets-only-3-of-its-water-quota/articleshow/31445387.cms
The hospital, which was built at a cost of Rs 50 crore, gets water supply at very low pressure every two days, like the rest of Aurangabad city. The supply of 5000-10,000 litres once in two days is woefully short of daily requirement of almost two lakh litres.
While the hospital administration relies on private water tankers for their daily needs, the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has blamed the Public Works Department (PWD) for failing to inform them about the water requirement during the construction of the premises.
To add to the hospital authorities woes, the AMC issued a notice a few days back asking them to pay pending water bills of Rs 51,69,167 since September 2012 based on the 8-inch pipeline water connection. The hospital authorities replied to the notice by requesting the civic body to charge as per the meter reading.
The hospital requires about two lakh litres of water every day and has to rely on tankers. The hospital had to hire at least 5-6 tankers of 10,000 litres capacity every day and incur the expense of about Rs one lakh per month.
"Though an independent water supply pipeline of 8 inches has been laid, the water is supplied by the AMC in low pressure. The hospital receives only 5000-10,000 litres of water every second day, the civic body should reconsider the charges levied," hospital authorities said.
"Moreover, the meter at the hospital has been non-functional since it was installed. We have repeatedly requested the civic body to repair the meter and levy charges as per the readings. But, the civic body officials told us to get the water supply arrangement done from the PWD instead of approaching the AMC," hospital authorities alleged.
"In spite of repeated pleas to consider the revision of water bills, the civic body is stern in its move and has demanded the hospital to clear the bills after which the meter would be repaired," said hospital sources.
Hospital authorities said that they had also requested the civic body to lay a separate pipeline from Harsul lake, which is two kilometre away from the hospital premises. "They are citing financial crisis and have asked the hospital to bear the financial burden. Since this comes under emergency services, it should be treated with priority," said a hospital official.
AMC's executive engineer Hemant Kohle said, "The PWD should have consulted and informed about the hospital's water requirement to the civic body before developing the project. Unfortunately, this did not happen. Moreover, the area where the hospital is located faces water scarcity and the civic body manages to provide water to the area from Harsul Lake. The meter installed by the PWD too is non-functional and the responsibility lies with the PWD to maintain it. If the hospital gets the meter repaired we would definitely levy the charges as per the meter reading."
Kohle assured, "The proposal to connect the water supply pipeline to the main line at Jubilee Park has been sanctioned and the estimate of the work has been prepared. The work will start soon and the hospital's water problem will be solved."
Daily Requirement: 2 lakh litres
AMC Supply: 5000-10,000 litres every two days
Water through tankers: 4-5 tankers of 10,000 litres capacity per day
Budget on tankers: Rs One lakh per month
BOX:
Cancer hospital gets independent ambulance
Read More Here - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/State-cancer-hospital-gets-only-3-of-its-water-quota/articleshow/31445387.cms
Water supply to resume this evening, claim civic officials
Kolhapur: The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has sped up work of repairing leakages in the main pipeline originating from the Shinganapur water supply scheme after it drew flak from angry residents of A, B and E wards of the city. Residents of these wards have been facing acute water shortage for the past two days.
Civic officials claim that the work, which was started on Sunday evening, will be completed by Wednesday afternoon and the water supply would resume by Wednesday evening. The KMC lifts water from the Panchaganga river through two schemes - the Bawda and Shinganapur water supply schemes. The Shinganapur scheme, located around 11km from Kolhapur, supplies water to about 70% of the city.
KMC chief hydraulic engineer Manish Pawar said, "The repair work of the pipeline at Ayodhya Colony area has been completed, while work at Chivabazaar is in its final stage. Though the repair work will be completed, it will take some hours for hydraulic testing of the pipeline. Water supply will resume in the affected areas by Wednesday evening."
The civic administration on Tuesday increased the fleet of water tankers from 10 to 17. The frequency of trips was also increased and ward officers were directed to survey affected areas and supply water from the tankers. "Tankers from the Kasba Bawda filter house were used to supply water to the E ward, which is the largest in the city. Tankers from the Kalamba water filter house were used to supply water to areas such as Rajendra Nagar, Salokhe Nagar and Shivaji Park," added Pawar.
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Civic officials claim that the work, which was started on Sunday evening, will be completed by Wednesday afternoon and the water supply would resume by Wednesday evening. The KMC lifts water from the Panchaganga river through two schemes - the Bawda and Shinganapur water supply schemes. The Shinganapur scheme, located around 11km from Kolhapur, supplies water to about 70% of the city.
KMC chief hydraulic engineer Manish Pawar said, "The repair work of the pipeline at Ayodhya Colony area has been completed, while work at Chivabazaar is in its final stage. Though the repair work will be completed, it will take some hours for hydraulic testing of the pipeline. Water supply will resume in the affected areas by Wednesday evening."
The civic administration on Tuesday increased the fleet of water tankers from 10 to 17. The frequency of trips was also increased and ward officers were directed to survey affected areas and supply water from the tankers. "Tankers from the Kasba Bawda filter house were used to supply water to the E ward, which is the largest in the city. Tankers from the Kalamba water filter house were used to supply water to areas such as Rajendra Nagar, Salokhe Nagar and Shivaji Park," added Pawar.
Read More Here - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Water-supply-to-resume-this-evening-claim-civic-officials/articleshow/31444402.cms
Unauthorized layouts get Rs 136cr water scheme nod
NAGPUR: In another pre-election gift, the Central government extended the deadline for Nagpur Improvement Trust's (NIT) water supply scheme by another year and revised the project cost to 218.06 crore from 296.39. More than 4 lakh citizens residing or planning construction in unauthorized layouts will be benefited within a year.
So far, the NIT could execute works of 81.42 crore from the 296.39 crore funds. Following the Centre's move, funds of 136.64 crore were saved from being cancelled.
The ministry of urban development's Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) held its meeting on JNNURM projects for the second time in a week on Tuesday.
NIT chairman Pravin Darade attended the meeting and managed to get the water supply project cleared. The project was in a fix after it became evident that it wouldn't meet JNNURM's deadline of March 31, 2014.
Darade thanked MP Vilas Muttemwar and said all unauthorized layouts, that are likely to be regularized, will get water network. "We have planned to complete all works by December 2014. The Centre has extended it up to March 31, 2015. NIT hopes to get cooperation from city survey department. NIT has also planned construction of roads at a cost of 50 crore in unauthorized layouts," he said.
Source - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Unauthorized-layouts-get-Rs-136cr-water-scheme-nod/articleshow/31433045.cms
So far, the NIT could execute works of 81.42 crore from the 296.39 crore funds. Following the Centre's move, funds of 136.64 crore were saved from being cancelled.
The ministry of urban development's Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) held its meeting on JNNURM projects for the second time in a week on Tuesday.
NIT chairman Pravin Darade attended the meeting and managed to get the water supply project cleared. The project was in a fix after it became evident that it wouldn't meet JNNURM's deadline of March 31, 2014.
Darade thanked MP Vilas Muttemwar and said all unauthorized layouts, that are likely to be regularized, will get water network. "We have planned to complete all works by December 2014. The Centre has extended it up to March 31, 2015. NIT hopes to get cooperation from city survey department. NIT has also planned construction of roads at a cost of 50 crore in unauthorized layouts," he said.
Source - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Unauthorized-layouts-get-Rs-136cr-water-scheme-nod/articleshow/31433045.cms
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