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SOURCE: STAR OF MYSORE
Daily water to Mysore depends on many contingencies!
Corporators play water politics - Mayor Ms. M. Bharathi
URL: http://www.ourkarnataka.com/Articles/starofmysore/waterpolitics.htm
Inadequate staff, obsolete pumping equipment and incompetence have together left the system of water supply to Mysore in a sorry state, according to Mysore City Corporation Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim in his exclusive interview to Star of Mysore (SOM).
Mayor Ms. Bharathi, also spoke to SOM and disclosed the stance of the Corporators.
Mr. A.B. Ibrahim: The city needs 42 MGD (42 million gallon) of water per day, but only 30 MGD is being supplied. Out of this, about 25 percent (about 7.5 MGD) is wasted due to inefficient supply, distribution and management. Added to this, the unauthorized tapping from the rising main (main pipe) is resulting in still more leakage. The quantity can be ascertained at the beginning of the supply point but it is not possible to gauge exactly how much water has been supplied to city.
It is estimated that there are about 10,000 km long pipelines in the city, which has 1200 km stretch of roads. But if water supply to any area is disrupted, the Corporators permit the installation of a new line of water supply. Instead of replacing the old, rusted pipes, new pipes are being installed along the old ones. As a result, it has given rise to unauthorized connections and water is being used excessively for gardening also. This appears to be the sphere where the water management is inefficient.
Sometimes it becomes impossible to disconnect unauthorized connections due to the interference of influential persons. Many persons are not used to paying water tax, but disconnecting their water connection is not being possible. At some places even water bills are not accepted. Not a rupee of water tax from many old extensions in city has been paid.
Mr. Rangaswamy Executive Engineer VVWW: The stand-by 1000 H.P. Pump from Hongalli 2nd Stage, which was given for repairs one and a half years ago, hasn't been brought back.
Ms. M. Bharathi: The Corporators lack will power and are engaged in water politics to convert their wards into vote banks. In view of all this it appears that at least 15 years are needed to solve the water crisis to some extent.
URL:http://www.ourkarnataka.com/Articles/starofmysore/mysorecity2005.htm
Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) does not have any idea of how much water is actually pumped and received by the city, what is the current daily water need of the city, how much water is lost during distribution, how many customers have meters, how many meters are working etc. The roof of the tank in Vijayanagar has so many gaping holes it may collapse any time. MCC has no funds to repair it.
Date:02/08/2005 TUE, AUG 02, 2005 SOURCE: THE HINDU
URL:http://www.thehindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080204170200.htm
Water, water everywhere...
KRS and Kabini reservoirs are full but drinking water is in short supply in Mysore
OVERFLOWING WOES?: Despite the water-level in the Krishnaraja Sagar nearing its brim, there is no respite for residents of Mysore.
MON, OCT 17, 2005 SOURCE: DECCAN HERALD
URL:http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct172005/district19354920051016.asp
Water project gathering dust
VVWW's Rs 5.5 crore proposal to upgrade facilities to Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board (KUWSSB) is gathering dust for last one year.
Water supply system in Mysore is outdated as pumping motors, transformers, supply lines and cables have become outdated. They often develop technical snag(s). It needs immediate upgradation to ensure effective supply of drinking water. Machineries at most of the drinking water projects - Hongahalli II and III stage and Belagola - have not been upgraded for over 25 years now.
For instance, Hongahalli II (8 Million Gallon per day) and III (12 Million Gallon per day) stage scheme were commissioned in 1969 and 1979 respectively. But neither of these schemes were upgraded so far. Similarly, Belagola scheme, which provides 3.5 Million Gallon per day water to Mysore city, was commissioned in 1896. Equipment connected to it was last upgraded in 1979.
As per the norms, infrastructure with regard to water supply systems needs to be upgraded at least once in 30 years for civil works and 15 years for machineries like electric motors, pipelines, cables and others.
Owing to poor infrastructure, there has been lot of problems with regard to maintenance. "These stations are taken up for repair at least once a week and this caused inconvenience to citizens as supply has to be stopped," officials said.
In fact, there is only one (11/66 KV) transformer for both Hongahalli II and III stage schemes. Moreover, the transformer is quite old and officials are finding it difficult to get spare parts for its repair. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTCL) has, therefore, asked VVWW to immediately replace this with new one with additional capacity. With regard to Belagola scheme, the panel board connected to 280 HP motor was installed over six decades ago, officials said.
"The poor infrastructure is not only affected the water supply but resulted in water leakage in large quantity. Precious water leaking out of valves and connecting points is a common scene here," officials noted.
Gathering dust
VVWW's Rs 5.5 crore proposal to upgrade these facilities to Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board (KUWSSB) is gathering dust for last one year. This is despite the fact that MCC and various citizen's forum in Mysore have been crying foul on the need for immediate implementation of the project.
MON, JAN 30, 2005 SOURCE: DECCAN HERALD
URL: http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan302005/d23.asp
Water leakage
In Mysore, it has been informally estimated that nearly half the water pumped from the various pumping stations does not reach the consumers because of leakage in badly constructed and poorly maintained pipelines.
SAT, OCT 15, 2005 SOURCE: THE HINDU
http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/15/stories/2005101515500300.htm
Rs. 5.5 crores promised to replace electricity pumps
Meeting held on problems in drinking water supply to the city
Corporation Commissioner told to divide 65 wards among officials of VVWW
Deputy Commissioner asked to hold review meetings once in a fortnight on water supply
KUWSDB told to coordinate with VVWW in mapping water pipelines within 45 days
MYSORE: The Government has promised to release Rs. 5.5 crores needed to replace the outdated electricity pumps that pump drinking water here.
This was stated by Secretary to the Department of Urban Development Subhash Chandra at a meeting of senior officials of the Mysore City Corporation (MCC), Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) and the elected representatives at the office of the Deputy Commissioner here recently.
During the meeting, Mr. Chandra asked corporation Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim to divide the 65 wards among various officials of Vani Vilas Water Works and hold the person appointed responsible for deficiency in drinking water supply. He directed the Deputy Commissioner to hold review meetings once in a fortnight on the drinking water supply.
He directed the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) to coordinate with VVWW and map all drinking water pipelines in the city within 45 days.
His direction came after MLC Made Gowda noted that officials of Vani Vilas Water Works are not aware where the pipes and valves are and mapping of the water supply system is urgently needed. Mr. Chandra told Mr. Ibrahim to pursue with the Government the Melapura second stage drinking water scheme and assured to support the corporation in securing clearance for the project.
He asked the corporation to write to the Centre for financial help for improving the drinking water supply system.
Under the National Urban Water Scheme, the Centre pays 90 per cent of the cost of any water supply scheme if local bodies can finance the remaining cost, he said.
During the meeting, MLA Somashekar said he has visited the office of Vani Vilas Water Works several times but is unable to solve the drinking water problem in his constituency.
Meetings
The former Mayor Dakshina Murthy said fortnightly meetings between the officials of Vani Vilas Water Works, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation and the Irrigation Department are necessary to iron out the problems in the drinking water supply.
We the undersigned request everyone concerned to provide daily regular (good quality) drinking water supply to the "domestic" consumers of Mysore City perennially (throughout / round the year).
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Daily water to Mysore depends on many contingencies!
Corporators play water politics - Mayor Ms. M. Bharathi
URL: http://www.ourkarnataka.com/Articles/starofmysore/waterpolitics.htm
Inadequate staff, obsolete pumping equipment and incompetence have together left the system of water supply to Mysore in a sorry state, according to Mysore City Corporation Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim in his exclusive interview to Star of Mysore (SOM).
Mayor Ms. Bharathi, also spoke to SOM and disclosed the stance of the Corporators.
Mr. A.B. Ibrahim: The city needs 42 MGD (42 million gallon) of water per day, but only 30 MGD is being supplied. Out of this, about 25 percent (about 7.5 MGD) is wasted due to inefficient supply, distribution and management. Added to this, the unauthorized tapping from the rising main (main pipe) is resulting in still more leakage. The quantity can be ascertained at the beginning of the supply point but it is not possible to gauge exactly how much water has been supplied to city.
It is estimated that there are about 10,000 km long pipelines in the city, which has 1200 km stretch of roads. But if water supply to any area is disrupted, the Corporators permit the installation of a new line of water supply. Instead of replacing the old, rusted pipes, new pipes are being installed along the old ones. As a result, it has given rise to unauthorized connections and water is being used excessively for gardening also. This appears to be the sphere where the water management is inefficient.
Sometimes it becomes impossible to disconnect unauthorized connections due to the interference of influential persons. Many persons are not used to paying water tax, but disconnecting their water connection is not being possible. At some places even water bills are not accepted. Not a rupee of water tax from many old extensions in city has been paid.
Mr. Rangaswamy Executive Engineer VVWW: The stand-by 1000 H.P. Pump from Hongalli 2nd Stage, which was given for repairs one and a half years ago, hasn't been brought back.
Ms. M. Bharathi: The Corporators lack will power and are engaged in water politics to convert their wards into vote banks. In view of all this it appears that at least 15 years are needed to solve the water crisis to some extent.
URL:http://www.ourkarnataka.com/Articles/starofmysore/mysorecity2005.htm
Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) does not have any idea of how much water is actually pumped and received by the city, what is the current daily water need of the city, how much water is lost during distribution, how many customers have meters, how many meters are working etc. The roof of the tank in Vijayanagar has so many gaping holes it may collapse any time. MCC has no funds to repair it.
Date:02/08/2005 TUE, AUG 02, 2005 SOURCE: THE HINDU
URL:http://www.thehindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080204170200.htm
Water, water everywhere...
KRS and Kabini reservoirs are full but drinking water is in short supply in Mysore
OVERFLOWING WOES?: Despite the water-level in the Krishnaraja Sagar nearing its brim, there is no respite for residents of Mysore.
MON, OCT 17, 2005 SOURCE: DECCAN HERALD
URL:http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct172005/district19354920051016.asp
Water project gathering dust
VVWW's Rs 5.5 crore proposal to upgrade facilities to Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board (KUWSSB) is gathering dust for last one year.
Water supply system in Mysore is outdated as pumping motors, transformers, supply lines and cables have become outdated. They often develop technical snag(s). It needs immediate upgradation to ensure effective supply of drinking water. Machineries at most of the drinking water projects - Hongahalli II and III stage and Belagola - have not been upgraded for over 25 years now.
For instance, Hongahalli II (8 Million Gallon per day) and III (12 Million Gallon per day) stage scheme were commissioned in 1969 and 1979 respectively. But neither of these schemes were upgraded so far. Similarly, Belagola scheme, which provides 3.5 Million Gallon per day water to Mysore city, was commissioned in 1896. Equipment connected to it was last upgraded in 1979.
As per the norms, infrastructure with regard to water supply systems needs to be upgraded at least once in 30 years for civil works and 15 years for machineries like electric motors, pipelines, cables and others.
Owing to poor infrastructure, there has been lot of problems with regard to maintenance. "These stations are taken up for repair at least once a week and this caused inconvenience to citizens as supply has to be stopped," officials said.
In fact, there is only one (11/66 KV) transformer for both Hongahalli II and III stage schemes. Moreover, the transformer is quite old and officials are finding it difficult to get spare parts for its repair. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTCL) has, therefore, asked VVWW to immediately replace this with new one with additional capacity. With regard to Belagola scheme, the panel board connected to 280 HP motor was installed over six decades ago, officials said.
"The poor infrastructure is not only affected the water supply but resulted in water leakage in large quantity. Precious water leaking out of valves and connecting points is a common scene here," officials noted.
Gathering dust
VVWW's Rs 5.5 crore proposal to upgrade these facilities to Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board (KUWSSB) is gathering dust for last one year. This is despite the fact that MCC and various citizen's forum in Mysore have been crying foul on the need for immediate implementation of the project.
MON, JAN 30, 2005 SOURCE: DECCAN HERALD
URL: http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan302005/d23.asp
Water leakage
In Mysore, it has been informally estimated that nearly half the water pumped from the various pumping stations does not reach the consumers because of leakage in badly constructed and poorly maintained pipelines.
SAT, OCT 15, 2005 SOURCE: THE HINDU
http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/15/stories/2005101515500300.htm
Rs. 5.5 crores promised to replace electricity pumps
Meeting held on problems in drinking water supply to the city
Corporation Commissioner told to divide 65 wards among officials of VVWW
Deputy Commissioner asked to hold review meetings once in a fortnight on water supply
KUWSDB told to coordinate with VVWW in mapping water pipelines within 45 days
MYSORE: The Government has promised to release Rs. 5.5 crores needed to replace the outdated electricity pumps that pump drinking water here.
This was stated by Secretary to the Department of Urban Development Subhash Chandra at a meeting of senior officials of the Mysore City Corporation (MCC), Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) and the elected representatives at the office of the Deputy Commissioner here recently.
During the meeting, Mr. Chandra asked corporation Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim to divide the 65 wards among various officials of Vani Vilas Water Works and hold the person appointed responsible for deficiency in drinking water supply. He directed the Deputy Commissioner to hold review meetings once in a fortnight on the drinking water supply.
He directed the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) to coordinate with VVWW and map all drinking water pipelines in the city within 45 days.
His direction came after MLC Made Gowda noted that officials of Vani Vilas Water Works are not aware where the pipes and valves are and mapping of the water supply system is urgently needed. Mr. Chandra told Mr. Ibrahim to pursue with the Government the Melapura second stage drinking water scheme and assured to support the corporation in securing clearance for the project.
He asked the corporation to write to the Centre for financial help for improving the drinking water supply system.
Under the National Urban Water Scheme, the Centre pays 90 per cent of the cost of any water supply scheme if local bodies can finance the remaining cost, he said.
During the meeting, MLA Somashekar said he has visited the office of Vani Vilas Water Works several times but is unable to solve the drinking water problem in his constituency.
Meetings
The former Mayor Dakshina Murthy said fortnightly meetings between the officials of Vani Vilas Water Works, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation and the Irrigation Department are necessary to iron out the problems in the drinking water supply.
We the undersigned request everyone concerned to provide daily regular (good quality) drinking water supply to the "domestic" consumers of Mysore City perennially (throughout / round the year).
Latest updates or information on the perennial water woes of Mysoreans
http://mysore.12.forumer.com/viewforum.php?f=88
http://mysore.12.forumer.com/
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