Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has handed over land to the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (IMC) for building a sewage treatment plant, a news source reported. The provided land spans over five acres, and is situated near Korang Bridge.
CDA issued a statement on Tuesday, elaborating that this sewage treatment plant would help treat the water coming from the Korang Nullah before it enters into Rawal Dam. The statement added that the plant would also ensure that clean water flows into the dam from the nearby nullahs during the rainy season.
Additionally, the civic body also handed over land to IMC for developing wetlands. These wetlands will comprise of trees and bushes so the water coming from the seasonal nullahs gets cleaned naturally.
One site each in Mozah Lakhwal, Muslim Colony, and Noor Pur Shahan has been allotted for the construction of the wetlands.
The authorities concerned are taking measures to build the sewage treatment plant and wetlands to prevent water contamination of water reservoirs. Rawal Dam is one of the major sources of water for Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Therefore, sewage contamination in this reservoir poses the risk of serious health issues such as hepatitis and typhoid.
Meanwhile, the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) recovered PKR 4.2 million in water taxes during July, under its ongoing drive against water tax defaulters.
