Jamshedpur Utilities & Services Co (Jusco), the 100% Tata Steel subsidiary into providing civic services, commenced here on Friday the laying of a drinking water distribution network that will stretch 40 km across a part of the city that doesn't have piped-water supply.
The Sonari Bagan area network will supply round-the-clock water to around 60,000 residents in 16 localities.
Jusco general manager (water management) GS Basu said the company spent around Rs 9 crore last year on building a water tower and a main supply line, among the other things that will support the network.
The network, which will distribute around 10 million litres of potable water a day on completion in six months' time, is to cost Jusco around Rs 12 crore.
The company will in turn charge the consumer Rs 14,750 a connection, which includes a one-time payment for the water meter. Those not interested in purchasing the meter straightaway can pay Rs 12,250 as connection charges and Rs 50 as rental for the instrument, apart from a nominal maintenance cost.
