Water Resource Department (Ground Water Division)

• Name and Address of the organization

Executive Engineer, WRD., Ground Water Division, Trichy-20 , Ph 0431-2311755

• Head of the Organization/Department, Contact Number

Engineer- in- Chief & Chief Engineer (General), WRD., Chepauk, Chennai-5. 044-28525351

• Administrative Structure

• Objectives
  • Assessment of ground water potential through ground water studies and scientific investigation.
  • Monitoring of Hydrological, Hydro meteorological and Water quality of Ground Water.
  • Collection of ground water level and water quality data and surface water data through its recorders.
  • Consultancy services to stakeholders for selection of suitable site for sinking of bore wells / dug wells.
  • Consultancy services for assessing water quality for drinking and construction purpose for general public, educational, institutions, central and state government organization, etc.,
  • Issuing clearance for extraction of Ground water (No Objection Certificate) for water based and non – water-based Industries in safe and semi critical firkas and also for other infrastructure purposes.