Rawalpindi: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has launched a PKR 43 million feasibility study to bring 35 million gallons daily (MGD) of water from Daducha Dam to Rawalpindi. The study is expected to be completed within two months.
WASA Managing Director Saleem Ashraf said a consultant has been engaged to prepare the PC-I for supplying water from the dam and setting up a filtration plant at the site. He noted that the project would secure Rawalpindi’s long-term water needs by reducing dependence on groundwater and aging reservoirs.
Currently, WASA draws about 23 MGD from Rawal Dam, 6 MGD from Khanpur Dam, and 35 MGD from 480 tube wells. More than 60% of the city’s supply comes from groundwater, which officials warn is no longer sustainable due to low recharge levels. Rawal Dam, now 56 years old, has already surpassed its useful life, making the Daducha Dam project vital for the city’s future.
According to WASA, the feasibility study will include surveys, technical designs, land acquisition, and environmental and social assessments. The initiative aims not only to provide a steady water supply but also to reduce contamination risks, recharge groundwater, and lower pumping costs.
Officials added that the project, once implemented, would help meet the needs of Rawalpindi’s growing population and extend reliable drinking water access to low-income communities.
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