CM MK Stalin launches construction of South East Asia's largest desalination plant at Perur, Chennai

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Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the Rs 4,276.44 crore desalination plant at Perur on 21 August 2023.

An Overview of the News

• Development of Southeast Asia's largest desalination plant begins.

• Funding is provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

• The project covers 85.51 acres of land, which is targeted to be completed by 2026.

Innovative Water Treatment Technologies:

• Advanced Methods: Dissolved Air Flotation and Dual Media Filtration.

• High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipelines extend up to 1,150 meters into the sea.

• 59 km long drinking water pipeline up to Porur area.

Augmentation of water supply and distribution:

• Enhanced supply: 400 MLD additional water after completion of the plant.

• To meet the water needs of: 22.67 lakh people in Chennai and surrounding areas.

• Beneficiary Areas: Chennai, Tambaram, Kovilanchery, Perumbakkam, Kolappakkam, Vandalur.

Desalination Plant Network of Chennai:

• Fourth desalination facility for the water demands of Chennai.

• Inaugurated Plant: 100 MLD Capacity, Minjur, July 31, 2010.

• Nemmeli Desalination Plant: 100 MLD, foundation stone laid on 23 February 2010.

• Ongoing construction: 150 MLD desalination plant at Nemmeli.

Publicity and Communication:

• CMWSSB made a video to highlight the characteristics of plants.

• Video shared with a wide consumer base for information dissemination.