Drinking water project at A Kondur progressing well

District Collector Dr G Srijana announced on Sunday, in a release, that the project to provide safe Krishna water to the villages affected by kidney diseases in A Kondur mandal is progressing at a swift pace, as per the state government’s instructions.
The project aims to supply Krishna water to 38 villages affected by kidney disease permanently, with a budget allocation of ?49.94 crore. The initial target for completion was set for 30 June 2025. However, due to the concerted efforts of the authorities, the work is advancing rapidly and is likely to be completed well ahead of the scheduled target, with an action plan formulated by the Rural Water Supply department.
The District Collector stated that Krishna water is currently reaching the Mylavaram CPWC scheme in NTR district, from where it is being transported to the Kudapa sump. Until the project’s completion, water is being supplied from this sump to various villages in A Kondur mandal, which are affected by kidney diseases, through tankers. Recently, a DMF grant of ?1.60 crore has also been allocated for this purpose.
As part of this project, an overhead tank is being constructed on a hill near the Kudapa sump. The Krishna water is treated at the sump and then pumped to this overhead reservoir. From here, water will be supplied to the 38 affected villages in A Kondur mandal via pipelines. Of the 200 km of pipeline work, 30 km has already been completed, with 70 km in the final stage.