GVMC officials monitor distribution, tanker filling points amid water crisis
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation officials are actively monitoring water distribution and infrastructure to address supply shortages. The team inspected tanker filling points and pipeline works to ensure consistent water quality and pressure for residents.
Why it matters
Effective municipal management is critical for public health and stability during urban water crises.
Following the drinking water supply crisis in several areas, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has continued to take up works on a war-footing, as part of the special action plan.
On Tuesday, Chief Engineer P.V.V. Satyanarayana Raju, Superintending Engineer (Water Supply) Pallamraju, and officials concerned inspected several areas to monitor water distribution, supply pressure, water quality, tanker filling points and major pipeline works.
The team inspected the drinking water supply at Pedajalaripeta and found that no low-pressure issues, and water distribution to be satisfactory.
Later, the officials also inspected water distribution at SKML Nagar in Ward No. 13., where they reviewed the re-routing works of the 1000-mm PSC Raiwada Gravity Main at Railway Crossing Bridge No. 1647.
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