KWSC repairs leaking water pipeline
KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has completed repair and rehabilitation work on a 24-inch Federal Trunk Main (FTM) water pipeline between Habib Bank Chowrangi, the Post Office area and Gulbai, resolving complaints of sewage contamination in the water supply. Superintending Engineer Water Trunk Main Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh said complaints had been received regarding the…
Karachi's Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has completed repairs on a leaking 24-inch Federal Trunk Main (FTM) water pipeline, ending complaints about sewage-tainted water. Engineer Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh said residents reported contaminated water flowing from the C Pump Pumping Station to the Gulbai Pumping Station. KWSC CEO Ahmed Ali Siddiqui ordered teams to investigate and fix the problem.
Inspectors traced the source of the contamination, cleaned, repaired, and restored the pipeline. Water quality tests confirmed safe supply, and services to the affected areas were restored. KWSC stated the prompt action resolved the contamination issue and restored normal water flow to neighborhoods.
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