PLANNING POLICIES FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER IN KOLLAM CORPORATION

Abstract

Potable water is one of the major issues faced by many Countries. Safe potable water is essential for public health, drinking water, domestic use, recreational purposes etc. Safe drinking water and sanitation was included under Millennium development goals 2015 under Sustainable development to achieve it by 2030. Globally, around 2 billion people does not have access to safe potable drinking water services and around 3.5 billion people lacks proper sanitation facilities. More than 6% of the Indian population does not have access to safe drinking water, and over 15% of India's population practices open defecation. Several issues regarding the water quality and sanitation are mainly due to urbanization. In this study, it is about the understanding of different water management methods followed and its issues prevailing in the society along with brief details how it affects the society. It also gives an idea about what are the various methods adopted in the society to improve the water management system. The study was pertaining to Potable water management in Kollam city which has been carried out to evaluate the current status, and to identify the major issues. The study is concluded with few policies which may help in improving the present water management method in Kollam Corporation.