Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Kurnool City Developing Long-Term Water Solution
Kurnool is working to ensure everyone has enough water.
They're looking at getting water from different places like rivers and reservoirs.
Right now, the city sometimes runs short on water, especially in the hot months.
To fix this, they are building a new water treatment plant and making plans to store water.
This should help make sure there's water for everyone in Kurnool for many years.
Kurnool city is developing a long-term solution to its drinking water problem.
A feasibility study was completed to draw water from multiple sources.
The city's water supply often drops below demand, especially during summer.
A 30 mld water treatment plant is being constructed at Jagannathagattu.
A coordination committee is preparing proposals for a permanent solution.
- Who
- Kurnool city officials, residents, and relevant government departments.
- What
- Long-term solutions for Kurnool city's drinking water problem.
- When
- Ongoing, with construction of a water treatment plant underway.
- Where
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To address water shortages and ensure a reliable water supply.
- City Population
- Around 6.5 lakh
- Municipal Divisions
- 52
- Water Requirement
- 70-75 million liters per day
- Available Supply (Summer)
- 50-55 mld
- Water Treatment Plant Capacity
- 30 mld
- Project Cost (Water Treatment Plant)
- Rs 135 crore
