The Arsikere Drinking Water Project was commissioned to supply potable water to the drought-prone villages in Hassan district, Karnataka. For decades, as many as 64-gram panchayats in Arsikere grappled with groundwater contamination.
The Karnataka government launched this drinking water project to address this problem and ensure a stable supply of potable water to these villages. The project entails the lifting and pumping of the river Hemavathi water.
The project, awarded to MEIL in February 2017, saw the construction of a pump house on the banks of the River Hemavathi. The company also laid a 919-km pipeline network, cutting through major roads and highways.
A 22.04 MLD capacity water treatment plant and two substations were also established. In addition to these, the company also set up a sophisticated laboratory in the taluk to test the purity of the water.
The project, which was completed in March 2020, is presently under operation and maintenance for a period of five years. Over 2.40 lakh people in 530 habitations are benefiting from this.