Digital Goa, May 9 – Water Resources Department(WRD) has issued a notice asking the public to cross check parameters such as type of tanker, source of water at filling points, permissions etc while ordering water tankers for drinking purposes ‘in the interest of safety of their health’. Due to summer season, the demand of water for various purposes like domestic, commercial, Industrial etc is at its peak.
“As the water tankers are operating for various purposes, the public are hereby cautioned to ensure following criteria while ordering such tankers for drinking purposes – TANKER:- The water tanker should have stainless steel water tank and have to be certified by Directorate of Health services & Ground Water Officer, SOURCE – The source of water should be a treated water source at filling points of PWD, PERMISSION – Ascertain the permit issued to the water tanker by the Ground Water officer which is affixed on its front wind screen,” states the public notice. For any additional assistance, the department has also released area-wise contact details of Ground Water Officers of the department – Pernem, Bardez, Tiswadi – 9823096258, Bicholim Sattari – 9423314359, Ponda , Canacona – 9420690025, Salcete, Mormugao- 9423059015 , Quepem Sanguem, Dharbandora – 9420690025
