KOCHI: Renovation works being carried out at the Kerala Water Authority’s Aluva water treatment plant have entered the final stage. As part of modernization, the clear water pumping station – I is being shifted to a new facility.
The completion of the renovation will help KWA to enhance the supply from the plant to 290 MLD from the existing levels of the installed capacity of 225 MLD.
The existing clear water pumping station was set up in 1965. Under the Rs 14.35 crore renovation project undertaken under the Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP), the treatment plant, intake and transmission line at the pump house are being modernised.
Replacement of clear water pumps, leaking pipes, operating valves and replacement of filter under drains are some of the components of the renovation.
With the shifting of the clear water pump, functioning of Plant – I will be completely stopped for two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in water supply disruption in many parts of the city and suburban areas.
Supply to all areas in Aluva, Keezhmad, Edathala, Elankunnapuzha, Njarackal, Karumaloor, Kadungalloor, Kalamassery, Eloor, Thrikkakara, Cheranalloor, Mulavukadu and Palluruthy will be completely disrupted on Tuesday.
Most of the areas in west Kochi like Thevara, Konthuruthy, Kadavanthra and Choornikkara will not get water on Tuesday and Wednesday.
An official release from the KWA has requested the residents to store enough water as it will take a couple of days for the supply to be normal.
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