Puthiya Tamizhagam leader K. Krishnasamy on Sunday called for an effective implementation of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act (2003) to prevent misuse of groundwater for purposes other than irrigation and drinking water.

Talking to reporters, he said if the government felt that the Act in its current form was not adequate to curb misuse of groundwater, it could include some more provisions to make it really effective. The failure of southwest monsoon had led to the depletion of groundwater level in over 150 panchayat unions. “But, big industrial houses are exploiting the groundwater by using giant size pipes. This practice should be stopped immediately. Groundwater should be used only for drinking and irrigation purposes,” he said.

The shortage of drinking water has long been a threat to the development and future of country's capital, but a recent report suggests turning seawater into fresh water could turn the tide to an ol

Fresh water for ensuring unhindered operation of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) will not be drawn from the Pechipaarai dam or the Tamirabharani, the outgoing Site Director, M. Kasinath Balaji, has said.

“Since we've installed two desalination plants to meet the drinking water requirements of Anu Vijay township (where KKNPP personnel reside) and also the KKNPP site, we will never draw water from the Pechipaarai dam in Kanyakumari district or the Tamirabharani, lifeline of southern districts, at any point of time in future.