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CMWSSB MD inspects KK Nagar, Ashok Nagar water, sewage facilities
Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) Managing Director T. Anand on Tuesday inspected the KK Nagar water distribution station and the Ashok Nagar sewage pumping station. The KK Nagar facility can distribute 45 million litres of drinking water a day, serving around 4.66 lakh residents in areas including KK Nagar, Ashok Nagar, and Saidapet.
With the northeast monsoon approaching, Anand directed officials to ensure proper maintenance of sewage infrastructure and prompt detection of blockages, breaks, or leaks. The Ashok Nagar sewage pumping station, which handles 10 million litres of sewage daily, pumps waste from Ashok Nagar and West Mambalam to the Nesapakkam treatment plant.
Chief Engineer A. Radhakrishnan, Superintending Engineer S.P. Jayaprakash, and Area Engineer R. Vijaykumar accompanied the Managing Director during the inspection.
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Chennai's water and sewage infrastructure is under strain from rapid urbanisation and ageing pipelines. The northeast monsoon, which typically brings heavy rain from October to December, often exposes vulnerabilities in the drainage network, leading to waterlogging and health risks. The CMWSSB's pre-monsoon inspections are routine but critical. The KK Nagar station alone serves nearly 5 lakh residents, and any failure during the monsoon could disrupt water supply and cause sewage overflows. Residents in these wards will watch whether the directive leads to visible repairs before the rains peak.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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