Techno Economical Study of Drinking Water Supply Scheme in Gandhinagar

Narmada canal based drinking water supply project is on the prime focus for Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board as there is a major issue of sustainable source in the State. This study aims to techno-economical evaluation of Narmada Canal based water supply project for Gandhinagar (NC-14). The technical parameters like population forecasting, water demand, design of pressure main is done by EPANET and BRANCH, and economical parameters like line losses in water transmission main, cost per KL of water supply and financial analysis based on present water tariff structure, economical parameters like line losses in water transmission line, cost per KL of water supply and financial analysis based on present tariff structure are studied and calculated and compared with actual project. Revenue model is recommended to make the project self supporting. The effect of the scheme on public health is evaluated against previous water supply system.