Gadwal Collector orders action against negligence at Mission Bhagiratha plant

TFP I SANAULLAH

J. GADWAL, Oct 24

Jogulamba Gadwal District Collector Rizwan Basha Shaik has directed officials to ensure the supply of safe and quality drinking water to the public through regular water quality testing and effective monitoring of water treatment plants.

During his visit to the District Mission Bhagiratha Centre at Jurala Project in Dharur mandal on Saturday, the Collector inspected water treatment processes, quality testing, chemical usage, staff attendance and maintenance of records. He instructed officials to regularly monitor pH, turbidity and chlorine levels and use appropriate chemicals based on raw water quality.

Expressing concern over negligence in maintaining records, conducting water quality tests and staff attendance, he ordered show-cause notices to the concerned outsourcing agency and responsible personnel. He also directed officials to verify staff attendance through the Mee Pramanam app and ensure that agency bills were paid only after verifying attendance and duties.

The Collector further instructed officials to prevent illegal water connections, create public awareness about the proper use of drinking water and take action against violations to ensure an uninterrupted and equitable water supply.
Mission Bhagiratha Executive Engineer Sridhar Reddy, Irrigation Executive Engineer Sanjeeva Prasad, Dharur Tahsildar Nandini, engineers and other officials were present.