Nagercoil Corporation calls for proper maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems

Nagercoil Nagercoil Corporation has urged the residents, building owners and commercial establishments to clean, repair and properly maintain rainwater harvesting facilities on their premises to ensure effective rainwater collection and groundwater recharge. The directive follows an order issued by the State government . Accordingly, field inspections were conducted by the Corporation officials to assess the condition and functionality of rainwater harvesting structures.

Nagercoil Corporation Commissioner R. Ishwarya has instructed the public to ensure that rainwater harvesting structures are installed in their buildings and remain functional. She advised the residents to clean rooftops, rainwater pipes, filter chambers and harvesting pits by removing leaves, silt, soil and other accumulated waste materials.

She further called for immediate repair of non-functional harvesting structures to restore their proper functioning.