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Description In 1960, Greater Calcutta, with over 5 million inhabitants, is one of the largest cities in the world. To supply these millions of people with water is a problem bristling with difficulties. At present the supply is short every day by 50 millions gallons. So every possible source of supply, good or bad, is made use of to the utmost, which results in a harvest of water-borne diseases - cholera and typhoid fever in explosive epidemics, and intestinal diseases including childhood diarrhoea. Since the population of Calcutta is increasing rapidly, the problem is becoming steadily worse. With assistance from WHO and the UN Special Fund, the Government of West Bengal is developing a comprehensive scheme for a more adequate water supply system throughout Greater Calcutta.

The piped water supply of Calcutta comes from the Pulta pumping station on the banks of the Hooghly River. It was built in 1870 and some modernization was carried out in 1927. It uses 100 tons of coal a day. The coal is delivered as near as possible to the plant by boat and is then unloaded and delivered by porters.

Asset date 01/01/1960

Country, area, WHO office India

City Kolkata

WHO Region SEARO

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