National Workshop on “Water Supply and Treatment” by CPHEEO at New Delhi

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CPHEEO organized a two day National Workshop on “Water Supply and Treatment” in New Delhi.

An Overview of the News

Objective of the Workshop:

• Finalization of a revised and updated manual on water supply and treatment.

• Address challenges and incorporate technological advances.

• The existing Rules of 1999 and 2005 served as guidance documents.

Cooperation and Committee:

• Expert Committee headed by Adviser (PHEE), CPHEEO.

• Cooperation with GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit).

• GIZ appointed WAPCOS for manual drafting.

Manual Drafting:

• The manual is divided into three parts: engineering, operation and maintenance, and management.

• WAPCOS is responsible for drafting the revised manual.

Importance of Safe Water Supply:

• Secretary Manoj Joshi stressed the need for safe water and meeting quality standards.

• Aiming to reduce domestic combat costs.

• Emphasis on direct water supply to households to eliminate excess storage and financial loss.