Residents flock round the clock to 'water shops' in Chennai

Chennai | Thursday | 11th July, 2019

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Shops supply water round-the-clock, say localsResidents, however, are comparing the prices with packaged water, which costs Rs 35 per can. "These shops supply water round-the-clock. Express visited four such shops in Old Washermenpet and near Mint Street. Saraswathi Water Supply and Provision Stores at Amman Koil Street in Sowcarpet sells an average of 15,000 litres a day. Cost high, demand higherThough prices at these shops are steep compared to Metro Water tankers, residents are happy as it’s still cheaper than packaged water.