As the experimental project to source water from quarries in Sikkarayapuram has become a hit, the project to supply treated water from the Porur Lake is likely to take off by the end of June, Metrowater officials said.
The lake water will be treated and sent to the Porur distribution station - the receiving point for water from the Veeranam tank - and then will be distributed to areas 10, 11 and 12.
"A modular plant has been set up at Porur to treat water from the lake and is capable of supplying 4MLD water to areas in Kodambakkam, Valsaravakkam, Alandur and adjoining areas," a senior official told TOI. "A modular plant can supply anywhere from 0.5MLD to 4MLD to nearby areas, and if another plant comes up nearby in the future, supply from this plant can be downsized according to the total capacity of both plants," the official added.
Senior officials said, depending on the storage, it is likely that the water will last for 100 days.
"We have also identified Manimangalam Lake as a good source, as it gets filled up often. But it is being used for irrigation, so a part of it can be protected and the remaining can be used to source water for supply," said an official. He added that the Metrowater is not likely to consider more such experimental projects as summer is at its fag end.
The treatment plant at Porur Lake, including the pipeline work, has been finished at a cost of 1.9 crore. "If people know that the lake nearby is being used to supply water to their homes, it is more likely that they would not pollute or exploit it," said the official.
Officials are also of the opinion that using decentralised and local water bodies for potable water supply would reduce maintenance and expenditure.
The lake water will be treated and sent to the Porur distribution station - the receiving point for water from the Veeranam tank - and then will be distributed to areas 10, 11 and 12.
"A modular plant has been set up at Porur to treat water from the lake and is capable of supplying 4MLD water to areas in Kodambakkam, Valsaravakkam, Alandur and adjoining areas," a senior official told TOI. "A modular plant can supply anywhere from 0.5MLD to 4MLD to nearby areas, and if another plant comes up nearby in the future, supply from this plant can be downsized according to the total capacity of both plants," the official added.
Senior officials said, depending on the storage, it is likely that the water will last for 100 days.
"We have also identified Manimangalam Lake as a good source, as it gets filled up often. But it is being used for irrigation, so a part of it can be protected and the remaining can be used to source water for supply," said an official. He added that the Metrowater is not likely to consider more such experimental projects as summer is at its fag end.
The treatment plant at Porur Lake, including the pipeline work, has been finished at a cost of 1.9 crore. "If people know that the lake nearby is being used to supply water to their homes, it is more likely that they would not pollute or exploit it," said the official.
Officials are also of the opinion that using decentralised and local water bodies for potable water supply would reduce maintenance and expenditure.