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WATER from the Bhavani river in Mettupalayam can be used to meet the requirements of Coimbatore. Pipelines should be laid to carry the water to the city.
N Rathinam
Avinashi
IF the Aliyar and Bhavani water schemes are implemented, the town panchayats of Vadavalli, Kurichi and Kavundampalayam will benefit.
Water that is supplied through these schemes must be utilised only for drinking purposes.
K Sundararaman
TNHB Colony,
Nethajipuram
COIMBATORE consists of not just the Corporation areas but also numerous upcoming residential colonies that are located in and around the city.
While those living in the Corporation limits get 90 litres of water a day, people in other areas receive just 10 litres a day.
All this should be taken into account while chalking out alternative water supply schemes.
P V Sridharan
Veerakeralam
AS the Siruvani and Pilloor schemes cannot cater to the needs of the city and adjoining areas, the surplus water from Aliyar and Amaravathi dams could be utilised.
Though they are essentially meant for agriculture, water can be supplied after proper treatment.
V V Subramanian
Singanallur
MOST of the industries use drinking water for their activities. This should be stopped.
Overhead tanks and storage points can be put up in many places and the existing water should be used in a judicious manner.
The rainwater storage facilities must also be utilised properly.
M Ramesh
Department of Zoology,
Bharathiar University
IT is high time we explored new sources of water. The increase in demand for fresh water can no longer be overlooked.
C S Shobana
Dept. of Microbiology,
Dr G R Damodaran College of Science
IF the existing drinking water schemes are properly maintained by avoiding wastage, there is no need for alternative drinking schemes for Coimbatore.
Charges should be levied according to the usage and water supply must be extended to uncovered areas.
A Jude Jebri Raj
Sedapalayam Road,
Somanur
THOUGH Pilloor water is supplied in many areas once in four days or a week as an alternative to Siruvani, it is insufficient to cater to the needs of the people.
So, Coimbatoreans have the responsibility of saving each and every drop of water.
P K Anantha Narayanan
K K Pudur
COIMBATORE was dependent on groundwater before the Siruvani project was implemented.
But, groundwater levels have depleted in many places due to the encroachments on the tanks and other water bodies.
If "Project Siruthuli" is completed with the help of the Government, Coimbatoreans will not face any difficulty in the future. The rainwater harvesting programme will also help in addressing the problem of water scarcity.
T V Kalyanam
Ramnagar
AS rainfall has always been very erratic in our region, putting up a cross-country pipeline is the only solution.
The Narmada project is a classic example of transporting water to large areas across Gujarat.
Hari Venkatramani
Consultant Plastic surgeon,
Ganga Hospital
THE problem of water scarcity can easily be managed in Coimbatore if the officials take necessary steps and make the people aware of their responsibilities.
Working together will definitely be helpful. The officials and people should join hands in the campaign to save water.
B Thiagarajan
Lecturer,
Bioinformatics Centre,
Dr G R Damodaran College of Science
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