The Public Health Department has recommended that overhead water tanks be cleaned properly. In many municipalities, town panchayats, and city corporations, overhead water tanks are generally not cleaned even once a year. This leads to the accumulation of waste and other impurities, increasing the risk of the spread of infectious diseases.
While chlorination in municipalities is reportedly done at the correct levels, proper maintenance and cleaning of overhead tanks have not been given sufficient attention. As a result, if the cleaning is inadequate or improper, the water can become contaminated, leading to the spread of various infectious diseases among the people using it.
Overhead tanks accumulate tons of waste and impurities, which results in water purification processes not functioning effectively. This increases the likelihood of contamination of the water used by the public. Especially during the monsoon season, rainwater and soil accumulation in these tanks can accelerate the spread of contamination.
Therefore, the Public Health Department has emphasized the need to take appropriate actions to address this issue. It is necessary to ensure that all overhead tanks are cleaned at regular intervals. Guidelines for this should be strictly followed by local bodies, including municipalities, town panchayats, and city corporations. These actions will not only prevent the spread of infectious diseases but also ensure that people have access to clean and safe drinking water.
