Key Highlights of Satna Water Supply Projects
- Satna Bansagar Multi-Village Scheme: Aimed at 1,019 villages in 5 blocks (Maihar, Unchera, Amarpatan, Ramnagar, and Rampur Bhaghelan), this project features an intake well at the Bansagar Reservoir (206.62 MLD capacity) and a 166 MLD treatment plant at Sukhwari Village.
- Project Scale & Reach: The project involves laying 7,500 km of pipeline and constructing 309 water storage reservoirs, promising piped water to 15 lakh people.
- Urban 24×7 Supply: A separate 24×7 water supply project for Satna city aims to modernize distribution networks, with developers appointed to build infrastructure from scratch.
Impact on Satna
- Health Benefits: Switching from contaminated, hard groundwater to treated surface water from the Sone/Bansagar source is expected to eliminate water-borne diseases and reduce health risks.
- Economic Relief: The reduction in manual labor for fetching water, particularly for women, and the provision of water for domestic needs will improve the local quality of life and economic status.
- Infrastructure Development: The projects are upgrading rural and urban pipelines, bringing long-term infrastructural improvements.
Future Scope and Prospects
- Sewerage Management: The Satna Sewerage Management and Treatment Infrastructure Project (active until 2026) is running concurrently, addressing sewage treatment to complement the increased water supply.
- Groundwater Management: Under the National Aquifer Mapping (NAQUIM) project, initiatives are in place to replenish groundwater through 242 percolation tanks and 1,457 check dams to ensure sustainability.
- Sustainable Water Harvesting: Future plans include reducing reliance on groundwater by utilizing micro-irrigation and enhancing artificial recharge structures (608 recharge shafts), aiming to save 41.10 MCM of resources.