It is understood that Noida Authority has decided to install smart water meters in all the Group Housing Societies, Flats and independent Houses. An agency has been engaged to install water meters in Noida which is to be completed within the stipulated time period. The basic idea behind this exercise is to curb misuse and wastage of water and make people pay as per their usage.
Before introducing Ganga Water supply, Noida residents were being supplied underground water which had very high TDS. Now with mixing of Ganga water supply the water has become usable for domestic purposes. Since Ganga water supply is also limited, it becomes pertinent to control the misuse and wastage of water so as to cater to the needs of more residents. At present the water charges are being collected from the residents on basis of size of plots irrespective of their usage. Now with the installation of water meters, the wastage and misuse could be controlled and the Authority will be able to charge the residents as per its usage. We all are ware that every drop of water is precious and to save the mother earth water conservation is very essential. So we need to think seriously in this direction and use water more wisely and try to stop its misuse and wastage.
In order to maintain an equitable water pressure for every house hold, it is necessary to stop the usage of online water booster pumps presently being used by residents in indiscreet manner which not only reduces the water pressure in other houses but these also activate the residual impurities in the supply lines which mixes with the fresh supply and makes it dirty. To get rid of this problem, the Noida Authority should put a total ban on the installation of online water booster pumps like done in Delhi and other states. The right way to boost water to rooftop storage tanks is that it should first be collected in ground or underground water tank and then be pumped to rooftop storage tanks. I am sure the readers will agree to my suggestions.
by Mohinder Singh (9810069872)
