Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi, Captain (r) Nadeem Nasir, held a meeting to review ongoing projects of the Punjab Saaf Pani Authority, rehabilitation of existing water filtration plants and progress on the installation of new plants to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to citizens.
DC Rawalpindi reviews progress on water filtration projects, directs early rehabilitation of non-functional plants
RAWALPINDI, Nov 10 (APP): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi, Captain (r) Nadeem Nasir, held a meeting to review ongoing projects of the Punjab Saaf Pani Authority, rehabilitation of existing water filtration plants and progress on the installation of new plants to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to citizens.
The meeting was held at the DC Office and attended by Additional DC (Municipal Services) Junaid Alam, assistant commissioners, Managing Director WASA and other relevant officers.
Officials of the Punjab Saaf Pani Authority gave a detailed briefing on ongoing projects in the district. The meeting was informed that out of 241 existing water filtration plants in Rawalpindi district, 182 were functional, while rehabilitation of non-functional plants was under way through the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO). The deadline for completing the rehabilitation work has been set for November 30, 2026.
The meeting was further informed that 252 new water filtration plants were being established in five tehsils of Rawalpindi district under Phase-I of the Chief Minister Punjab’s Clean Water Programme at a cost of Rs 1.47 billion.
A total of 205 sites had been handed over for the project; work had started at 187 sites, while 65 water filtration plants had so far been installed.
The DC stressed the need to accelerate the pace of work while maintaining quality and ensuring completion within the stipulated timeframe. He directed the relevant officers to expedite the rehabilitation of existing plants and installation of new ones to ensure the provision of clean drinking water to citizens.
He also directed all assistant commissioners to submit comprehensive reports on the progress by Saturday.
He further instructed the officials to ensure regular monitoring of functional filtration plants, conduct water quality tests and improve operation and maintenance arrangements to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean and safe drinking water.
The meeting also emphasised improving the system for addressing public complaints, digital monitoring and transparent oversight of the performance of water filtration plants.
