Archive · 2 Jan 2026
First Mobile Water Testing Lab Launched in Vizag
A special mobile lab for testing water quality has been launched in Visakhapatnam.
This is the first of its kind in the state.
The lab, which cost Rs 40 lakh, was made possible with the help of funds from a company called VIWSCO.
It will go to different parts of the city so people can check if their drinking water is safe.
The lab has trained chemists who will test the water using special equipment.
The goal is to make sure everyone in Visakhapatnam has clean and safe water to drink.
First Mobile Water Testing Laboratory in the state launched in Visakhapatnam.
Cost of Rs 40 lakh funded by CSR funds of Visakhapatnam Water Supply Company (VIWSCO).
Vehicle handed over to the GVMC drinking water supply department for operation and maintenance.
Lab will visit residential areas across all wards for on-the-spot water quality testing.
Trained professional chemists will analyze water quality using advanced technical equipment.
- Who
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and Visakhapatnam Water Supply Company (VIWSCO)
- What
- Launch of the first Mobile Water Testing Laboratory in the state
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To ensure public health safety and provide clean and safe drinking water to citizens
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Cost
- Rs 40 lakh
- Funding Source
- CSR funds of Visakhapatnam Water Supply Company (VIWSCO)
- Operated By
- GVMC drinking water supply department
- Purpose
- Ensuring public health safety by testing water quality
