Tankers flouting norms, reveals inspection drive

Kochi | Tuesday | 14th January, 2020

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Anu Kuruvilla ByExpress News ServiceKOCHI: The inspection drive undertaken as part of Operation Pure Water has revealed several violations being committed by tankers transporting drinking water in the district. “During the drive, the teams flagged down water tankers randomly, collected water samples and sent them for testing,” said the official. “Had the tankers sourced water from KWA hydrants, the tests would have revealed the presence of residual chlorine,” the official said. The official admitted that there were certain limitations in sourcing water from KWA hydrants. Imagine what it will do to the city’s water supply?.