Key Takeaways
- Punjab sets November 30, 2026, as the deadline for 700 water filtration plants.
- Attock will receive the highest number of filtration plants at 207.
- Officials to assess existing plants and ensure their functionality.
The Punjab government has announced a stringent deadline for the installation and operationalization of 700 water filtration plants across Rawalpindi Division, with November 30, 2026, set as the final date. This initiative is part of Phase I of the Chief Minister Punjab Clean Water Program.
During a high-level meeting at the Commissioner’s Office in Rawalpindi, chaired by Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin, officials briefed the participants on the current status of clean drinking water availability, the condition of existing filtration plants, and the progress of ongoing projects.
According to the district-wise plan, Attock will receive the highest number of filtration plants, totaling 207, followed by Rawalpindi with 175 and Jhelum with 142. Other districts receiving filtration plants include Talagang with 75, Chakwal with 73, and Murree with 28.
Minister Yasin directed the concerned departments to ensure that existing filtration plants remain functional while new facilities are being installed. He also ordered a comprehensive assessment of machinery, filters, electricity supply, water quality, and other essential facilities at existing plants.
Non-functional plants must be identified, along with the reasons for their closure and timelines for their restoration. The minister stressed that there would be no compromise on the quality of projects related to the provision of clean drinking water and directed officials to address any delays or bottlenecks affecting ongoing work.
Authorities were instructed to establish a regular maintenance system for the timely replacement and repair of filters and other equipment to ensure the plants remain operational. In addition, district administrations and relevant departments have been directed to strengthen monitoring, develop a mechanism for resolving public complaints, and conduct regular laboratory testing of water quality.
Officials were also told to maintain proper records of water quality test reports and compile comprehensive data on filtration plants across all districts of Rawalpindi Division. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure that the water filtration plants are not only installed but also maintained and operational, thereby providing clean drinking water to the residents of the division.
