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Beed Deploys 37 Tankers to Supply Water to Residents
Beed district may have a shortage of water in the coming months.
Officials have started sending water by tanker to some areas.
In Patoda, 17 tankers are helping about 16,800 people.
In Ashti, 20 tankers are helping about 20,000 people.
Altogether, the tankers make 74 trips to deliver water.
Officials are also arranging access to wells and borewells where needed.
District Collector Vivek Johnson asked people to avoid wasting tap water.
He also asked towns to manage rubbish carefully and water suppliers to look for ways to reuse wastewater.
Beed district officials are preparing for possible water scarcity in the coming months.
In Patoda, 17 tankers make 33 trips and supply water to about 16,800 people.
In Ashti, 20 tankers make 40 trips and serve about 20,000 people.
Together, the 37 tankers make 74 trips and supply about 36,800 residents.
District Collector Vivek Johnson directed officials to protect drinking-water supplies, reduce waste and improve sanitation.
- Who
- Beed district administration, led by District Collector Vivek Johnson, and residents of Patoda and Ashti.
- What
- Officials began tanker water supply and reviewed preparations for possible water scarcity, sanitation and waste management.
- Where
- Beed district, including Patoda and Ashti Nagar Panchayat areas.
- When
- The review meeting was held on Thursday; tanker supply has begun.
- Why
- To prepare for likely water scarcity in the coming months and ensure adequate drinking-water supply.
Key facts
- Tankers operating
- 37
- Combined tanker trips
- 74
- Residents served
- Approximately 36,800
- Patoda supply
- 17 tankers, 33 trips, about 16,800 people
- Ashti supply
- 20 tankers, 40 trips, about 20,000 people
- Additional water access
- One well or borewell has been acquired for use in water-scarce areas.
- District direction
- Available water sources are reserved exclusively for drinking purposes.
Quotes
Vivek Johnson
Beed District Collector
“save every drop of water”
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