Distribution system for supply of drinking water to Kalimpong town

Project Info

  • LOCATION

    Darjeeling Town
  • CLIENT NAME

    Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
  • BUILD UP AREA/ DEVELOPMENT AREA

    9.0 Sq.km
  • PROJECT COST

    Rs. 3,53,44,820

Project Details

Survey work for modified distribution system for supply of drinking water to Kalimpong town and Augmentation of Drinking Water Supply Scheme for Darjeeling Municipal Town including supply of drinking water to Enroute population from shree- Khola to Darjeeling Town.

Drinking water supply scheme at 23 nos of wards Kalimpong municipality area under public health engineering department, GTA ,Darjeeling
Current scenario of water supply system:
a)As the water supply system was designed and erected in 65 to 80 years ego, it does not the capacity to cater today’s population.
b)Feeder main and supply pipes are in decaying condition.
c)The distribution system is greatly hampered due to uncontrolled illegal taping.
d)Quality of water is a matter of deep concern as there is no basic treatment in operation.
e)Even in this situation, extensive use of rain water harvesting is not present.
f)The water usage metering system is absent in the town.
g)No control or enacted bylaws over water consumption.