Water pumping stations inspected ahead of summer

Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) CEO Ahmed Ali Siddiqui and COO Engr Asadullah Khan on Sunday conducted a detailed visit to key water infrastructure sites, including the Dhabeji, Forebay High Point, Bulk Lines, Pipri and Dumlottee pumping stations, in preparation for the anticipated surge in water demand during summer.

The visit aimed to assess the operational condition of these critical installations and ensure an uninterrupted water supply to the city. Chief Engineer Jamil Ansari provided a detailed briefing on the performance of the pumping stations and the filtration plants.

Chief Engineer (WTM) Zafar Palijo presented a comprehensive overview of the bulk water transmission system that spans from the Forebay High Point station to the Dumlottee station. During the inspection, Siddiqui directed the officers concerned to take pre-emptive and effective measures to guarantee a continuous and improved water supply throughout the city.

He emphasised the need for all machinery and pumps to remain fully operational with scheduled maintenance in place. Special attention, he noted, must be paid to the cleanliness of channels and screens to avoid disruptions.

He warned that any negligence in water transmission would not be tolerated, and emphasised the importance of consistently delivering the prescribed quantity of water from the bulk pumping stations.

He also emphasised the need for strict monitoring and maintenance of the bulk lines, as well as effective strategies to prevent water waste and theft. He called for the adoption of a solid distribution strategy to ensure an equitable water supply, and improve services for Karachi’s residents. “Public service remains one of the corporation’s top priorities.”

Highlighting the importance of the city’s historical infrastructure, he noted that the Dumlottee wells hold significant heritage value, and their reactivation could play a key role in enhancing the city’s water supply.

He reiterated his commitment to upgrading Karachi’s outdated water infrastructure in line with modern standards, and made the assurance that all available resources would be mobilised to make the water supply system more efficient and reliable.

According to the KWSC spokesperson, the visit was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Karachi’s water supply network in advance of the summer season, with the overarching goal of making the system more efficient, effective and responsive to the needs of the city’s residents.