According to officials, the Chennai Metro Water Board started collecting water samples from a sizable number of water bodies.
It has also sought help from the PWD to desilt the water bodies.
According to officials, the Chennai Metro Water Board started collecting water samples from a sizable number of water bodies.
Officials have also sought help from the public works department to desilt water bodies to increase the storage levels.
“As of now, we are drawing water from four lakes – Chembarambakkam, Poondi, Cholavaram and Red Hills – and we also tap water from Porur lake, if needed.
To supply drinking water without interruption, the board has decided to draw water from more water bodies,” said an official, CMWSSB.
Since such water bodies might have polluted water, it is vital for them to conduct a quality check, added the official.
As such, water experts have welcomed the move.
However, still there are around 100 water bodies including a score of lakes left.
If all the remaining water-bodies are desilted and maintained properly, water storage would increase and there would be no water scarcity in the city,” said a former PWD chief engineer.