Published on: April 02, 2025
By: [BTI]
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Municipal Commissioner, Atul Vishwakarma, conducted an inspection of the Mohara Water Treatment Plant early this morning. He reviewed the facility’s operations, checked the status of the Mohara Anicut’s water levels, and issued important directives to ensure uninterrupted water supply for the city.
Key Highlights of the Inspection
- Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma visited the intake well and assessed the quality of clear water in consultation with Assistant Engineer Yuvraj Komre.
- A thorough inspection of the plant’s motor pumps, alum storage, and emergency resources was conducted.
- Officials were directed to ensure continuous pump operation and maintain adequate emergency reserves.
- Employees were instructed to remain on duty in three shifts, ensuring smooth operations round the clock.
- The SCADA center was reviewed, and orders were given to install monitoring chips to track the tank filling status in real time.
Status of Mohara Anicut Water Levels
During the inspection, Commissioner Vishwakarma also evaluated the raw water availability in the Mohara Anicut. Assistant Engineer Yuvraj Komre reported that the water level has dropped by 2.6 feet. To maintain stability and prevent further depletion, water is being continuously sourced from Matiya Moti Reservoir.
Directives for Water Supply Management
The commissioner emphasized the need for strict monitoring of the city’s drinking water supply and instructed officials to ensure adequate and purified water distribution across Rajnandgaon.
FAQs
1. Why did Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma inspect the Mohara Water Treatment Plant?
He conducted the inspection to review water supply conditions, assess the status of the treatment plant, and ensure necessary measures for uninterrupted water distribution.
2. What actions were taken to maintain water levels in Mohara Anicut?
Due to a 2.6-feet drop in water levels, authorities are drawing water from Matiya Moti Reservoir to maintain adequate supply.
3. What steps are being taken to improve water management?
- Ensuring continuous operation of pumps.
- Maintaining emergency reserves of alum and equipment.
- Installing monitoring chips in the SCADA system for real-time tracking of tank levels.
- Deploying staff in three shifts for round-the-clock monitoring.
