Court wants water suppli­ed to citize­ns as soon as possib­leKARACHI: During Saturday’s proceedings, the judicial commission sought from the provincial public health engineering department’s secretary a complete list of functional rural water supply schemes across the province to monitor the quality of water and ensure smooth and unhindered operation of all water supply schemes. Karachi’s water unfit for human consumptionThe secretary informed the commission that necessary funds had already been allocated by the Sindh government for this purpose. Dr Murtaza suggested that a local analyst could be hired for water testing at the laboratory, which the secretary accepted. He added that of all rural water supply schemes, 80 schemes were non-functional, however, he claimed he had directed the officials concerned to resolve the issues impeding work on the schemes. Commission seeks final report to curb water theft by industriesThe commission directed the health secretary and water board head to investigate the matter, submit their reports and ensure availability of drinking water at the hospital.

Source: The Express Tribune December 03, 2017 05:15 UTC