Sangrur, October 11: Narinder Kaur Bharaj, MLA from Sangrur Assembly constituency, today inaugurated a sewage treatment plant with a capacity of 4 MLD, built at a cost of around Rs 7.66 crore near Bhatthal Colony on Hareri Road. The plant has the capacity to treat 4 million litres of sewage water daily. The treated water will be used for irrigation in agricultural fields, encouraging water reuse.
On the occasion, MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, was committed to providing better basic facilities to the people. She said that works related to roads, drinking water, sewerage and sanitation were being given special priority for Sangrur’s development to improve people’s quality of life.
The MLA said that environmental protection was as important as the development of the city. Treating sewage water and putting it to use instead of releasing it untreated was an important initiative. She said that the treatment of sewage water through this plant would help reduce pollution and ensure better management of wastewater.
Narinder Kaur Bharaj said that using the treated water from the plant for agricultural irrigation would provide farmers with an additional source of water for irrigation. She said that the efficient use of every drop of water was the need of the hour and that using treated water for agriculture was an important step towards conserving water resources.
She said that development projects were being taken forward while keeping people’s basic needs in mind. Government funds were being used for works that would benefit the public over the long term. The plant, constructed at a cost of around Rs 7.66 crore, would strengthen the city’s sewage management system and make an important contribution to water reuse.
The MLA said that regular maintenance and smooth operation of the plant required continuous attention so that people could receive the full benefit of its capacity. She stressed that prescribed standards must be followed during water treatment and that the plant’s performance should be monitored regularly.
Narinder Kaur Bharaj also appealed to city residents to cooperate in maintaining cleanliness. She urged them not to throw plastic, solid waste or other unsuitable materials into sewer lines, as this could obstruct the sewerage system.
She said that with government initiatives and public cooperation, Sangrur would be made a cleaner city with better facilities.
