India's 1st City With Safe Tap Water: Having clean drinking water is one of the biggest issues in every city in India. As a result, in most homes, people rely on either the duo of RO water purifiers or boiling the water or even buying water because tap water is not safe for drinking. Polluted water leads to health issues like stomach infections, typhoid, and various other diseases. Various schemes are launched by governments in an initiative to increase the quality of water, yet having safe drinking water available in taps is still a dream for most cities.
However, one city in India has managed to achieve something very extraordinary. With careful planning, use of advanced technology, and strict water quality control, this city has shown that water from the taps can be clean and safe enough to drink. This is not only a historic feat but also a great learning experience for other cities in India.
Let’s explore this city that made this possible and understand how it was done.
India’s First City With Safe Drinkable Tap Water
Puri in Odisha has become India's first and only city where people can drink water directly from taps without using RO water purifiers or boiling.
This historic achievement has been possible through a mission called the “Drink From Tap (DFT) Mission,” which was initiated by the Odisha state government, led by Water Corporation in Odisha (WATCO) in 2017. This particular mission aims to see that all households in the “Puri” area get 24×7 quality drinking water.
How Puri Made Tap Water Safe to Drink
The key to the success of Puri’s tap water system is a planned, technology-driven system that:
* Advanced water treatment plants remove dangerous bacteria and pollutants
* A 24-hour water supply protects against contamination of the water through the possibility of backflow
* Intelligent sensors and real-time remote monitoring guarantee water quality
*Regular Lab testing ensures that the quality of the drinking water is at the WHO standard.
The above measures ensure the water is always clean from the source to the tap.
Benefits for Residents
The project has brought multiple benefits to the people of Puri:
1. No need for RO purifiers or bottled water
2. Reduced household expenses
3. Better public health and fewer water-borne diseases
4. Environment-friendly as plastic waste is reduced
Residents now trust tap water completely, which is a major mindset shift in India.
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Why This Is a Big Achievement for India?
Puri has been one of the important religious and tourist spots, too, since lakhs of people go there every year. Making this place safe with tap water proves that crowded cities can maintain high standards of water quality.
This model should be emulated in other Indian cities to ensure that the country loses its drinking water crisis. Odisha's success gives hope that safe tap water is achievable in India.