In a major step to address Guntur’s escalating water demand, the Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned a ₹330-crore drinking water project under the AMRUT-2 scheme. The initiative is designed to meet the city’s potable water requirements for the next 20 to 30 years.
The project will be implemented using the Concessionaire Hybrid Annuity Model (CHAM), enabling private agencies to invest upfront and recover costs over time, easing the financial burden on the government. Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu emphasized the scheme’s long-term vision and noted that the selected agency will also maintain the infrastructure for a decade at no extra cost.
The Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) has allocated 16 acres near Gorantla village for a state-of-the-art water filtration plant. Presently, the city relies on two plants—Takkellapadu (130 MLD capacity) and Sangam Jagarlamudi (13 MLD)—but they collectively supply only 100 MLD, far below the 160–200 MLD daily demand.
To ensure efficient distribution, GMC also plans to build an overhead reservoir atop a nearby hillock, leveraging gravity to supply surrounding areas. This strategic infrastructure upgrade marks a significant milestone in the city’s urban development and water sustainability goals.
