Pipeline leakage results in wastage of potable water

Amritsar | Saturday | 22nd June, 2019

Summary:

As summer is at peak and concerns regarding water wastage are already being raised, the delay in repair is irking people. A resident, Mukhtiar Singh, said, “Water is getting wasted and leakage seems to be increasing with the passage of time. People in the area are also facing problem of low water pressure at their home due to such leakage points.”Area residents also fear that the broken water pipe can also result in contamination of water which is supplied to residences. “When the tubewells are turned off by water supply men, water from the pit will again enter the pipe and contaminate the water,” said another resident, Balkar Singh. Residents say the local administration should also take notice of the water wastage at public places..