SRI LANKA - Ministry of Finance and Planning

3.4 Water Services Perspective
Water supplies will be
augmented so as to fulfill the drinking
water requirement of the nation
Chart 3.4.1
Towards the Best Mix of Water Service Modes
No Acces
Rain Water
Tube Water
(Mahinda Chintana 2010, p 42)
Access to water supply and sanitation is a pre-requisite
for achieving the desired economic successes of
the country. On the way to achieving the goal of
an emerging economy status, a rapid growth and
expansion of economic activities both in urban and
rural areas are expected. Availability of sustainable and
efficient water supply and sanitation services especially
in townships of different levels is vital to keep up the
pace of development in a strategically driven economic
environment in the country. Access to safe drinking
water supply and sanitation is also one of the indicators
in the Millennium Development Goals.
Rain Water
Tube Water
Protected Dug Wells
Partially Treated Schemes
Fully Treated Piped Borne
Protected Dug Wells
Partially Treated Schemes
Industrial Water
Fully Treated Piped Borne
Overall Target: To provide access to safe drinking water
for all citizens over the medium term.
Table 3.4.1 Safe Water and Sewerage Coverage
Year 2005 2009 2015 2020*
Safe water
coverage (%)
80 85 94 100
Pipe borne water
availability (%)
29 37 44 60
Water
Connections
(NWSDB schemes)
907 1,267 1,600 3,000
(000)
Pipe borne
sewerage coverage
(%)
2.0 2.5 3 7.0
Source: Annual Report 2009, Ministry of
Finance and Planning
* Projections
A more than two-fold increase in per capita
income will create a demand for improved water
supply services in terms of quantity, quality and
reliability. Continued investment will ensure 100
percent access to safe water. Meanwhile, there will
be a new demand for industrial water which will be
tackled through the recycling of wastewater and
rain water.
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