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WATER SUPPLY NEWS
Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban as historic drought hits England
July 14, 2025 4:46 pm
The country's largest water supplier said the ban will prohibit customers from washing cars, watering gardens and cleaning windows.
Seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai 47% full, far ahead of last year
July 03, 2025 3:03 pm
Mumbai requires all seven lakes to reach their full capacity by mid-October to ensure uninterrupted water supply throughout the year.
Illegal direct water supply in Gurgaon households to be disconnected after GMDA orders swift action
June 26, 2025 11:51 am
The move will mean that water will be supplied to households only after it is rerouted through the designated MCG boosting stations that regulate pressure and flow, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority said.
India cannot resolve its food challenge without fixing how it uses water
June 08, 2025 5:40 pm
Water must be treated as a finite economic resource, not a limitless political entitlement. This requires tough reforms
Many challenges of Jal Jeevan Mission: Decentralisation is the only way ahead
May 19, 2025 11:58 am
As a result of global deliberations and constitutional amendments, different governments have tried to create a decentralised and community-driven drinking water supply. However, we are yet to achieve a decentralised mechanism
Power cuts at water treatment plants hit Mohali’s water supply
May 02, 2025 11:51 am
The water supply in these areas is managed by the Public Health Department, which treats water at its sectors 56 and 57 plants, and distributes it to homes via the Kajauli source. However, officials confirm that ongoing electricity disruptions are impacting plant operations.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation warns against fake SMS on water supply disruption
February 18, 2025 11:37 pm
The civic body has urged citizens to remain vigilant, refrain from responding to such messages, and report them to the cyber police
Manimajra gets intermittent, muddy water despite Chandigarh civic body's 24x7 supply claims
February 11, 2025 2:20 pm
Chandigarh has secured a Rs 412-crore loan from the French government and a Rs 98-crore grant from the European Union to fund the water supply project.
Pay property tax or face water cuts, Pune civic body warns nearly 6 lakh defaulters
January 01, 2025 5:57 pm
Last month, the civic administration formed five special squads to collect dues from those defaulting property tax by visiting properties.
Now pay 7.5% penalty for not installing tertiary-treated water connections
December 25, 2024 8:36 am
The decision, which was taken during House meet, is for owners with properties of one kanal or above.
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