1681/2023
Hon. Charles Nirmalanathan,— To ask the Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development,—
(a) Is he aware that—
(i) the drinking water supplied by the Water Supply Board for many parts of the Mannar district is unhealthy as it is groundwater; and
(ii) the Water Supply Board, in the recent past, attempted to implement the Kallaru Reservoir drinking water supply scheme, however, the project has not been commenced so far?
(b) Will he inform this House—
(i) whether steps will be taken to start the Kallaru reservoir drinking water supply scheme; and
(ii) if so, the date on which the scheme will commence?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2023-10-03
Asked by
Hon. Charles Nirmalanathan, M.P.
Ministry
Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development
Legislature
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
Fourth Session
(a) (i) The current water supply consistently meets drinking water quality standards on most days. However, given the significant increase in water demand, the surge in new connection requests and the prevailing drought conditions, there is a heightened risk of over-extracting groundwater, potentially leading to saltwater intrusion and increasing water quality parameter levels.
(ii) Yes.
(b) (i) The National Water Supply and Drainage Board initiated the project, which has subsequently been incorporated into the NWSDB’s Corporate Plan and has taken every step outlined therein.
(ii) The project is scheduled for implementation from 2024 to 2028, subject to obtaining land consent for the proposed Kallaru Reservoir from the Forest Department.
(c) Not relevant.
Answered Date
2023-10-03
Answered by
Hon. Jeevan Thondaman, M.P.
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