Pipes for Jal Jeevan project found in sewage channel at Sayalkudi; residents fear contamination
Residents found Jal Jeevan pipes stored in a sewage channel in Sayalkudi and urged district authorities to stop their use and install new pipes immediately to avoid public‑health risks.
In Sayalkudi (Ramanathapuram district), pipes intended for installation under the Jal Jeevan clean drinking water scheme have been observed lying in a sewage channel, according to local inspections.
Residents and the sanitation division warned that using pipes stored in sewage for drinking-water connections could pose public‑health risks. A local welfare group coordinator, K. Bhaskaran, urged the district collector to stop the use of the contaminated pipes and order immediate replacement with new pipes.
Officials and community representatives said measures must be taken urgently to prevent disease spread by ensuring proper handling and installation of new drinking‑water pipelines.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai