Mapilayoorani locals decry scanty water supply
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli|January 07, 2025
Forced to spend over ₹36,000 per year to purchase potable water, rely on private tankers & water sellers: Residents
S GODSON WISELY DASS @Thoothukudi

FLAGGING poor water supply from the panchayat and the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD), residents of Mapilaiyoorani village panchayat said that they are forced to spend over ₹36,000 per year to purchase potable water.

Mapilaiyoorani village panchayat consists of 64 residential areas, with a population of 1.2 lakh, and is one of the biggest panchayats in the state. It is among the seven panchayats merged with the Thoothukudi corporation on December 31.

While drinking water is supplied by TWAD for few areas, including Barathi Nagar, Ganesapuram, Siluvaipatti, JJ Nagar, Alagapuri, and Arockiyapuram, other areas lack regular water supply. As the groundwater is saline, people are forced to purchase water for bathing and other household needs.

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