The tender for the plant, which is predicted to unravel the ingesting water disaster in Kochi, shall be floated in two months, the authorities stated. The new plant can be anticipated to satisfy the projected water provide calls for of the inhabitants by 2050. The plan outlay for a similar is ₹523 crores and shall be funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The 190-MLD capability plant shall be arrange within the KWA’s compound in Aluva, round 200 metres from the prevailing vegetation. The plant is predicted to be accomplished in 15 months. The firm shall be liable for the operation and upkeep of the plant for 5 years. Water for the plant shall be drawn from the Periyar.
At current, the water necessities of the Kochi Corporation are being met by 4 water therapy vegetation in Aluva. “The first was arrange in 1965, whereas the second is 50 years outdated. The precise manufacturing capability from the 4 vegetation is 225 MLD. There is one other 100-MLD plant in Maradu. The Corporation alone has a requirement of 260 MLD. Currently, the Corporation and adjoining panchayats are experiencing water shortage resulting from this demand–provide hole. There is a niche of 49 MLD, which is predicted to broaden to 80 MLD by 2050. The new plant has been designed bearing in mind the projected inhabitants calls for of 2050,” stated a KWA official.
By implementing this new plant, the KWA plans to produce extra water to the Corporation, 13 adjoining panchayats, and 5 municipalities.
Published – September 21, 2025 08:40 pm IST
