Existing Situation:

The water table depth in the town is about 40 ft.The shallow water is brackish and not fit for drinking as well as for washing and other miscellaneous uses. The existing water supply system is based on two sources; L/J Canal and shallow Tube Wells along canal. Presently population covered 80 % and per capita supply is13 GPCD against required 40 GPCD.

Description of Sub Project:

The area is divided into two zones; Zone A will get the supply through 2-Nrs overhead reservoirs while for Zone-B water will be directly supplied to consumers

The sub project comprises of tube wells, pumping machinery, distribution system, overhead reservoirs, and service connections. The proposed water supply scheme is part of the master plan taking into account implementation under different stages. The present component will meet requirements up to 2030.

However, tube wells will supply water up to the year 2020 and would be augmented accordingly.

Sub Project Benefits:

The completion of the project will result in the following benefits:

•   Reduction of water-borne and communicable diseases by provision of potable water.

•   Reduction in cost of curative medicine by elimination / reduction of diseases.

•   Saving of man days of public presently affected with such diseases.

•   Improvement of the working efficiency of individuals and ultimately the organizations.

•   Improvement in general public health.

•   Raising the standard of living of the citizens.

•   Improve economic activity at the local level.