Chief Minister Vijay visits desalination plants and drinks water
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inspected desalination plants in Nemmeli and reviewed the progress of a new facility in Perur. He drank the treated water to demonstrate its safety and directed officials to ensure consistent supply and project completion.
Why it matters
Ensuring water security through desalination is critical for urban centers facing water scarcity, impacting public health and infrastructure development.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday (July 6, 2026) inspected the desalination plants at Nemmeli with capacities of 110 million litres per day (MLD) and 150 MLD, besides reviewing the progress of the 400 MLD desalination plant being constructed at Perur at an estimated cost of ₹5,814.57 crore.
The article provides a straightforward, factual account of a government official's site visit without editorializing.
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