The Punjab government has set November 30, 2026, as the deadline to install and start 700 water filtration plants in Rawalpindi Division.
The work is part of Phase I of the Chief Minister Punjab Clean Water Program. The purpose of the project is to improve access to safe drinking water in six districts.
Attock will get the highest number of new filtration plants. Rawalpindi and Jhelum will also receive a large share of the facilities.
What is the district-wise plan?
Under the plan, 207 filtration plants will be installed in Attock. Rawalpindi will get 175 plants and Jhelum will get 142.
Talagang has been allocated 75 plants. Another 73 plants will be installed in Chakwal. Murree will also receive 28 plants.
The progress of the project was reviewed during a meeting at the Commissioner’s Office in Rawalpindi. Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin chaired the meeting.
Officials briefed the meeting about the supply of safe drinking water. They also shared updates on existing filtration plants and new installations.
What will happen to old working plants?
Bilal Yasin told officials to keep the existing filtration plants working while new plants are being installed.
He ordered a full check of the filtration plants. The inspection will cover machinery, filters, electricity connections and water quality.
Officials will also identify plants that are not working. They will find the reasons for the problems and set deadlines for repairs.
The minister said the quality of clean drinking water projects must be maintained. He also directed departments to remove delays and solve problems affecting development work.
A regular maintenance system will be introduced. It will help ensure that filters and other equipment are repaired or replaced when needed.
Monitoring and water testing
District administrations will improve monitoring of the filtration plants. A system will also be set up to deal with complaints from the public.
Authorities have been directed to conduct regular laboratory tests of drinking water. They will also keep proper records of the test results.
