The source of the water supply at this plant will be from the Thoubal Multipurpose Project, and pipe works leading up to this plant is currently underway and is on the verge of completion. 

During the inspection visit, Letpao said that the water from the Thoubal Dam will be treated at this plant, and will supply water to various areas of Imphal valley. Experts from outside have also been roped in to carry out the technical part of the task, he added. 

In the inspection visit, the minister was accompanied by chief engineer of WRD, G Robindro Sharma and other engineers of the department.