Local bodies in Tiruppur instructed to install electronic measurement devices to optimise water utility in shortage situation
Local authorities in Tiruppur have been ordered to install electronic water flow monitoring devices to better manage water distribution amid a significant shortage. Current reservoir levels in the region are substantially lower than they were at this time last year.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for regional stability and public health as climate-driven shortages impact agricultural and municipal water supplies.
Local bodies in Tiruppur district have been instructed to install electronic water flow monitoring devices for accurately measurement of the daily drinking water supply in the Tiruppur City Corporation, Municipalities, Town Panchayats, and Village Panchayats.
Officials have been tasked with the responsibility of monitoring water distributed by Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board through sumps and to maintain records of the volume supplied to overhead tanks in panchayats and hamlets.
Representatives of the Tiruppur Corporation encompassing 60 wards, six municipalities, 15 town panchayats, and 13 panchayat unions discussed water conservation measures with officials of TWAD Board at a meeting convened by District Collector Manish Narnaware on Wednesday.
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