Residents of Thenperambur complain drinking water has turned saline
Residents of Thenperambur say water supplied from elevated tanks has become saline over the past three months, and they have urged authorities to investigate and resolve the problem.
A reader has complained that drinking water in Thenperambur village (Thanjavur district) has turned saline, causing hardship to residents.
Water from two elevated storage tanks has reportedly become salty over the past three months as it is supplied through pipeline networks, forcing women and children to travel long distances to fetch potable water.
The reader urged local authorities to inspect the higher-level tanks and pipeline supply and take prompt corrective action to restore safe drinking water.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai