KMC Drinking Water Tap & Drainage Connection: Application, Charges & Inspection
కాకినాడ నగరపాలక సంస్థ తాగునీటి మరియు డ్రైనేజీ కనెక్షన్ — దరఖాస్తు విధానం
📋 Quick Facts & Directory Essentials
Department
Engineering (Public Health & Water Works) Wing, KMC
Water Sources
Samalkot Canal, Godavari Water Scheme, Filtration Plants at Aratlakatta
Connection Types
Domestic (Residential) & Non-Domestic (Commercial / Industrial)
Standard Domestic Pipe
0.5 inch (15 mm) connection
Application Mode
Ward Sachivalayam / AP CDMA Portal
Grievance Cell Phone
0884-2373385 / 1902 Toll-Free
Access to safe, potable municipal drinking water and modern sanitation is a fundamental civic necessity. The Kakinada Municipal Corporation (KMC) manages an extensive piped water network supplying over 40 million liters per day (MLD) of treated drinking water sourced from the Godavari River via the Samalkot canal feeder system and treated at centralized filtration plants at Aratlakatta. Simultaneously, the city's expanding Underground Drainage (UGD) project connects households to sewage treatment plants, replacing outdated septic tank soak pits.
Types of Connections & Statutory Deposit Charges
KMC categorizes municipal water supply connections into residential domestic categories and commercial industrial tiers:
| Category | Pipe Size | One-Time Security Deposit | Monthly Water Tariff |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPL / EWS Residential | 0.5 Inch (15 mm) | ₹200 (Concessional Scheme) | ₹50 per month |
| Standard Domestic (Individual House) | 0.5 Inch (15 mm) | ₹6,000 - ₹8,000 | ₹120 per month |
| Multi-Family Residential Apartments | 1.0 Inch (25 mm) | ₹25,000 - ₹45,000 | Metered Bulk Rate |
| Commercial / Hotels / Nursing Homes | 1.0 to 2.0 Inch | ₹35,000 - ₹75,000+ | Commercial Metered Slabs |
Document Checklist for Water & Drainage Hookup
To submit your application at your local Ward Sachivalayam or online via cdma.ap.gov.in, assemble the following documents:
- Registered title sale deed or gift deed proving property ownership.
- Latest KMC Property Tax paid receipt showing zero pending tax arrears.
- KMC Approved Building Plan copy or Building Assessment Order.
- Applicant Aadhaar Card and mobile phone number for OTP verification.
- Rough sketch showing proximity of the property boundary to the nearest municipal water distribution line and UGD manhole.
Application, Field Inspection and Execution Timeline
- Filing: Submit Form-W at the Ward Sachivalayam Amenities Secretary counter or via the CDMA citizen portal.
- Technical Site Inspection: The KMC Assistant Engineer (AE - Water Works) visits the premises within 4 working days to verify main line pipe diameter, water pressure levels, and required road cutting length.
- Road Cutting Charges (Estimation): If your connection requires digging up CC (cement concrete) or BT (bitumen) municipal roads, the engineer calculates statutory road restoration charges payable to KMC.
- Execution & Meter Installation: Upon payment clearance, the municipal licensed plumber taps the main distribution line, installs the stop-valve and meter, and issues the connection commencement slip.
⚠️ Motor Suction Ban:
Connecting electric suction booster motors directly to the municipal water line is strictly prohibited under KMC bylaws. Direct suction depresses line pressure for neighboring houses and introduces contamination. Water must flow naturally by gravity into a ground sump before being pumped into overhead tanks.
Frequently Asked Questions (స్థానిక ప్రశ్నలు & సమాధానాలు)
❓ How do I apply for a new municipal water tap in Kakinada?
You can apply online through the AP CDMA portal (cdma.ap.gov.in) or submit an application at your local Ward Sachivalayam with property tax receipts and ownership deeds.
❓ What is the typical water supply timing in Kakinada?
Piped municipal water is supplied twice daily across most wards: morning hours (06:00 AM to 07:30 AM) and evening hours (05:30 PM to 06:45 PM).
❓ Whom should I contact if water supply is muddy or contaminated?
Report drinking water contamination immediately to the KMC Engineering Control Room at 0884-2373385 or register a grievance via the 1902 toll-free citizen helpline.