KWA to Invite Bids for Water Treatment Plant Within Two Months

Speedy Summary

• Kerala Water Authority (KWA) will invite tenders in two months for a 190-million litres per day (MLD) water treatment plant in Aluva.
• The ₹523-crore project is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• The plant will address Kochi’s drinking water crisis and meet projected demands up to 2050.
• Construction is expected to be completed within 15 months, with the contractor managing the plant’s operation and maintenance for five years.
• Water will be sourced from the Periyar River, with the facility located near existing KWA plants in Aluva.
• Existing water supply infrastructure includes four plants providing a combined capacity of 225 MLD, but Kochi’s Corporation alone requires 260 MLD currently, leaving a demand-supply gap of 49 MLD that may rise to 80 MLD by 2050.
• The new facility aims to serve additional communities, including Kochi Corporation, nearby panchayats (13), and municipalities (5).

Indian Opinion Analysis
The proposed water treatment plant represents a critical infrastructure upgrade that addresses both current deficiencies and future population needs for water in Kochi and surrounding areas. By aiming to close an increasingly evident demand-supply gap while considering projections through mid-century, this initiative reflects thoughtful urban planning focused on sustainability along with regional livelihood impact.However, effective execution is key given its important investment cost of ₹523 crores funded by the asian Development Bank. Moreover