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In a statement issued here today, Raman Suri said that weather reports clearly indicate that the coming days will witness peak summer conditions, making access to clean drinking water a basic necessity for the public. âAt a time when temperatures are set to soar, it is unfortunate that a majority of public water coolers installed across the city are lying defunct due to sheer negligence,â he said.
He pointed out that water coolers located outside schools, colleges, and busy public areas, including Fashion Street on Apsara Road and other prominent locations, are not functional. This, he said, is causing immense inconvenience to the public, particularly children, elderly citizens, daily wage workers, and passersby who depend on these facilities for drinking water.
Raman Suri urged the authorities to take action on a war footing and ensure that all such water coolers, estimated to be over 500 in number, are repaired and made operational without further delay. He emphasized that access to drinking water is not a luxury but a basic civic requirement, especially during extreme summer conditions.
He further advised the government not to keep water coolers caged or inaccessible and instead create user-friendly arrangements so that people can drink water comfortably. If required, the administration should install new and modern drinking water dispensers and fountains for public convenience, which could be easy to maintain and stay operational round the clock.
Highlighting modern solutions, Suri suggested the installation of advanced systems such as bottle-filling stations, bubbler faucets, sensor-based or touchless faucets, wall-mounted or recessed fountains, and outdoor vandal-resistant taps. He noted that touchless and motion-sensor-based systems can also help maintain hygiene and reduce the spread of germs.
âBy all means, the existing water coolers across Jammu City and its peripheral areas must be either repaired or replaced. The government must act responsibly and ensure that no citizen suffers due to lack of drinking water in scorching heat,â he added. Raman Suri reiterated that timely action in this regard will not only provide relief to the public but also reflect the administrationâs commitment to basic civic amenities and public welfare.
