Silt deposit in tanks worry residents of Sri Ayyappa Nagar in Virugambakkam. (pic for story)
They said the silt returns within days of cleaning the tanks, raising concerns about water quality and health risks. Chennai: Residents of Sri Ayyappa Nagar in Virugambakkam have complained of recurring black silt deposits in their household water tanks. The water supplied to their homes has developed a different taste, and their tanks often show a thick layer of black sediment.
Within 10 days of cleaning, there is again a thick deposit of black silt,” said K Inbarajan, a resident of Sri Ayyappa Nagar 2nd Main Road. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
Several residents have replaced multiple water filters over the weeks, but the sediment keeps accumulating, he said. “I have contacted Metrowater officials several times and sent them emails, but the issue has not been fixed,” he said. Residents said they suspected that silt is entering the water supply lines after recent civic work in the area. When contacted, a Metrowater zonal official said incidental damage to pipelines caused by external agencies, including Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) and Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), led to the issue. It will be rectified,” an official said.
The problem has persisted despite repeated cleaning and complaints to Metrowater. “In the last two months, I have cleaned my tank twice. The silt mixing with the water has led to panic among residents over possible health implications. They urged Metrowater to identify the source of the contamination and inspect and flush the affected pipelines to prevent further deposits from entering household water tanks. “We found that an internal chamber was damaged during stormwater drain work. Download the TOI App.
Metrowater officials inspected the area on Thursday evening, checked the total dissolved solids (TDS) levels in the water, and took measures to address the issue.