Pipeline work in Sholinganallur: Metro Water supply to be affected for 10 days in zones 13, 14

CHENNAI: The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has said that supply will be affected from September 20-29 due to the realignment of a major drinking water pipeline in Sholinganallur.

A press release from CMWSSB said the work was being carried out on TNHB-A Main Road in Ward 199 of Sholinganallur to facilitate Corporation’s storm water drain works.

The 1,400-mm diameter main pipeline that carries water from the 150 MLD desalination plant will be realigned as part of the work. During this time, water transmission from the 150 MLD desalination plant will be stopped. As a result, supply will be affected in parts of Adyar and Velachery in Zone 13, and in Perungudi, Ullagaram, Puzhuthivakkam, Madipakkam, Pallikaranai and Jalladampettai in Zone 14.

Alternative supply will be provided to the affected areas from the 530 MLD Chembarambakkam Water Treatment Plant. The board has advised residents in the affected areas to store sufficient water in advance.

In case of emergency, residents can register on the CMWSSB website to receive water through tankers under ‘Dial for Water’ service. In places without drinking water connections and areas with low water pressure, water will continue to be supplied through tankers to static tanks and street taps without any disruption.