Chennai Metrowater is taking another important step towards providing 24-hour piped drinking water to residents in the Adyar zone. The water board is now reviewing tenders to choose a private company that will be responsible for implementing and managing the project.
In recent years, the Adyar area has seen rapid development, with many independent houses being replaced by large apartment complexes. This has led to a sharp rise in the demand for water. Residents say the existing piped water supply is not sufficient, especially in the mornings and evenings when water use is high. Many households still depend on water tankers to meet their daily needs.
Residents of wards 178 and 179 have welcomed the plan for round-the-clock water supply, saying it could greatly improve their daily lives. However, they have also made it clear that the supply must be consistent, with good water pressure and clean, safe drinking water. They pointed out that a 24-hour system will be useful only if the water quality is maintained and supply is uninterrupted.
According to Chennai Metrowater officials, the project is designed to ensure better water availability, reduce the need for tanker lorries, and provide equal distribution of water across all areas in the zone. After the concessionaire is finalised, the agency will begin upgrading pipelines, storage facilities, and other infrastructure to support continuous supply.
Once completed, the project is expected to ease water shortages in Adyar and offer residents a more reliable and sustainable water supply system.