PHED West Bengal Ambitious Water Supply Project in West Bengal

Public Health Engineering Department, West Bengal 520.80 crore investment in Balagarh and Pandua blocks' water delivery plan in Hooghly, West Bengal, signals a major infrastructure upgrade. This strategic project seeks to reduce groundwater arsenic pollution, improve water availability, and improve public health.

The project's main goal is to clean up Balagarh and Pandua's groundwater of arsenic. With an expected delivery capacity of 61 million liters per day (MLPD), the system aims to reduce water shortages and improve the quality of life.

Construction of treatment facilities, input sites, pumping stations, pipelines, and distribution networks is crucial. These infrastructure improvements will reduce water shortages, boost economic growth, and reduce waterborne illnesses, benefiting society and the local economy.

Harnessing surface water sources, implementing cutting-edge treatment facilities, extending distribution networks, and integrating sustainable technologies for effective water management are expected.

The official construction and completion timeframe is unknown, however the project's size suggests 2-4 years. Residents' health, water quality, and regional growth are expected to improve with this initiative's effective implementation. For project updates and development, see official channels.

As on December, 2023. The project is now in the stage of construction being started. The completion of the project's work has reached the 50% mark. The work on the project will be finished by December of 2024.  

News by Rahul Yelligetti