Lahore: Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) has sealed 62 service stations on account of not installing water recycling plants, reported a news source. The drive is in accordance with orders issued by Lahore High Court (LHC), making it mandatory for car wash stations to install water recycling plants.
During this particular drive, MCL sealed 62 out of 269 service stations operating in WASA-controlled areas.
To cope with the increasing use of water in such facilities, Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) also has a plan in place. The authority has decided to send water bills to such service stations at increased tariff. The new bills will be higher by 50%.
WASA will charge 50% extra to service stations operating without water recycling plants every three months. Reportedly, the authority is set to send bills at the higher tariff for the month of February 2019.
Speaking to media, WASA Director Revenue Mian Muneer said that the authority is taking measures to stop the excessive use of water. The operation against car wash stations will last till the LHC orders are fully implemented, he added.
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