This summer the city will not suffer from water crisis as there is sufficient water in all the three dams of the Ranchi circle, said District Administration officials. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Vinay Kumar Choubey today held a meet to address the problem of water supply in the urban as well as rural areas.
In the meeting Choubey was informed that the reservoirs had adequate storage. Water level at Hatia dam is around 27 feet and per day consumption of water is around half inch, moreover, the water level of Rukaa Dam is around 1915 feet two inch and its lowest table lies around 1906 feet. Interestingly, it’s per day consumption is less than half inch. Moreover, around 11 water towers also contribute in supplying water across the city. According to Drinking water and Sanitation Department report city 11585 hand pumps are in working condition while repair work of 1614 hand pumps is underway.Choubey after seeking detail information has ordered to provide supply water for two hours twice a day and also to form two teams for quick disposal of rural complaints.