Chennai Metrowater deploys additional sewer machines to desilt city network

Chennai Metrowater has begun deploying some of the 130 additional sewer cleaning machines hired from other districts to desilt the city’s sewer network during the Northeast monsoon.

A press release said the agency has started cleaning the sewer pipelines that often get blocked in 227 streets across the city since Monday. Metrowater has engaged 580 sewer cleaning machines to maintain the sewer network during the monsoon.

Residents may raise water and sewer complaints through helpline-1916 or 044 45674567 or Whatsapp to 8144930308. Consumers may also register complaints through social media platforms.

The operations of sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment plants are monitored through IoT-based technology.

Besides providing street supply to unserved streets, Metrowater is also providing tanker supply to 215 relief centres and 102 community kitchens set up by the Greater Chennai Corporation, he said.