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The Organization had its beginning as a sub department under the Public Works Department, for Water Supply & Drainage. In 1965, it became a division under the Ministry of Local Government. From 1970, this division functioned as a separate department under the Ministry of Irrigation, Power & Highways and remained so until the present Board was established in January 1975 by an Act of Parliament.

The National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWS&DB), which presently functions under the Ministry of Water Supply & Drainage is the principal authority providing safe drinking water and facilitating the provision of sanitation in Sri Lanka. In accordance with the NWSDB Act, a number of major Urban Water Supply Schemes operated by Local Authorities were taken over by the NWSDB to provide more coverage and improved service.

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Vision & Mission

Vision

To be the most prestigious utility organization in Sri Lanka through technological and service excellence.

Mission

Serve the nation by providing sustainable water & sanitation solutions ensuring total user satisfaction.

Ministry of Water Supply

Hon. Keheliya Rambukwella

Minister of Water Supply

Hon. Sanath Nishantha

State Minister of Water Supply

Mr. N.B. Monti Ranatunge

Secretary to the Ministry of Water Supply

Our Management

Mr. Deepthi U. Sumanasekara

Chairman

Eng. T. Bharathithasan

General Manager

Board Members

Mr. Deepthi U. Sumanasekara

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Dr. V.T.S.K Siriwardena

Board Member

Mr. K S M de Silva

Board Member

Ms. K.A.S. Maheshika

Board Member

Ms. Dr. Wasantha Illangasinghe

Board Member

Mr. Mohammed Cader

Board Member

Ms. N.M.M. Marikkar

Observer

Ms. W.P. Sandamali De Silva

Secretary to the Board

Organizational Structure

Human Resource Management

MR. M.A.S.S.K. CHANDRASIRI
Additional General Manager (Acting duty)

Sections

• Human Resource Management


• Industrial Relations





Finance


MR. R.M.A.S. WEERASENA
Additional General Manager

Sections

• Stores & Inventory


• Treasury Management


• Financial Accounting


Water Reclamation

ENG. DANESH GUNATHILAKA
Additional General Manager

Sections

• Planning & Design of Water Reclamation


• Groundwater


• Small Towns, Rural Water and Sanitation Section


Water Supply Projects

ENG. AJITH MAHATHANTHILA
Additional General Manager (Acting duty)

Sections

• Procurement Planning and Monitoring Unit


• Construction of Water Supply Scheme


• Project Management


• Contract Management


Policy
& Planning

ENG. J.L. SEEKKUGE
Additional General Manager

Sections

• Planning & Design


• Corporate Planning


• Research & Development


• Environmental & Social


• Policy Strategic


Corporate
Service

ENG. G.D.N. NEVIL
Additional General Manager (Acting duty)

Sections

• Supplies


• Commercial


• Information Technology


• Laboratories


• Mechanical & Electrical


Consumer & Asset Management

ENG. D. V. MEDAWATTE
Additional General Manager (Acting duty)

Sections

• Customer Care Centre


• Non Revenue Water - OW/ W


• Manpower Development & Training


• Land


• GIS Mapping


Western
Province

Eng. M.T.M. RAZIL
Additional General Manager

Sections

Operation & Maintenance of Water Supply Scheme in Western Province


• Western Central


• Western South


• Western North


Northern, North Central Provinces

ENG. N. SUDESHAN
Additional General Manager

Sections

Operation & Maintenance of Water Supply Scheme in


• Northern Province


• North Central Province


• Project Director - Laggala/ Vilgamuwa


Southern, East, Uva Provinces

Eng. N.U.K. RANATHUNGA
Additional General Manager (Acting duty)

Sections

Operation & Maintenance of Water Supply Scheme & Wastewater Scheme in


• Southern Province


• Eastern Province


• Uva Province


Central, North Western, Sabragamuwa Provinces

Eng. W.G.C.L. WEERASEKARA
Additional General Manager

Sections

Operation & Maintenance of Water Supply Scheme & Wastewater Scheme in


• Central Province


• North Western Province


• Sabragamuwa Province


The Organization had its beginning as a sub department under the Public Works Department, for Water Supply & Drainage. In 1965, it became a division under the Ministry of Local Government. From 1970, this division functioned as a separate department under the Ministry of Irrigation, Power & Highways and remained so until the present Board was established in January 1975 by an Act of Parliament.

The National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWS&DB), which presently functions under the Ministry of Water Supply & Drainage is the principal authority providing safe drinking water and facilitating the provision of sanitation in Sri Lanka. In accordance with the NWSDB Act, a number of major Urban Water Supply Schemes operated by Local Authorities were taken over by the NWSDB to provide more coverage and improved service. Consumer metering and billing commenced in 1982. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation programmes including deep well programmes are also being implemented by the NWSDB.

During the past years, the organization has considerably expanded its scope of activities.

The NWSDB is presently operating 334 Water Supply Schemes in the island which covers more than 50% of the total population with pipe borne water supply. Currently the organization serves 2.8 Million connections with expected expansion in the years to come. The NWS&DB is also in charge of the sewerage system in Colombo and suburbs, Hantane, Koggala, Hikkaduwa, Kataragama and in few housing schemes.

Past Chairmans

Mr. R.W.R. Premasiri

Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi

(May 2010 - April 2014)

Col, W.M.R. Wijesundara

(Jan 2002 - 2003 Jan)

Mr. L.W. Jirasinghe

(Nov. 2001 - Jan.2002)

Mr. N.S.K.N. De Silva

(Dec.1997 - Oct.2000)

Mr. T.B. Madugalla

(Jan. 1986 - Sep.1997)

Mr. S.B. Boyagane

(Nov.1981-Jan.1986)

Mr. N.D. Peiris

(Nov.1977-Jan.1985)

Past General Managers

Mr.B.W.R.Balasooriya

(Jul.2013 - Jul. 2016)

Mr.K.L.L.Premanath

(May.2007 - Jul.2013)

Mr.M.Wickramage

(April.2003-May 2007)

Mr.S.Weerarathme

(Jan.2001-Mar.2003)

Mr.W.A.Karunarathne

(May.1998-May.2001)

Mr.P.M.R.Pathiraja

(Oct.1996 - May 1998)

Mr.M.Wickramage

(Jan.1994 - Mar.1996)

Mr.A.P.Chandraratne

(04.1987-06.1996)

Mr.G.E.Kumarage

(Jan.1986-Mar.1987)

Mr.S.B.Boyagane

(09.1983 - 01.1985)

Mr.T.B.Madugalla

(04.1978 - 01.1985)

Mr.T.M.B.Herath

(Sep.1977-Apr.1978)

Mr.N.D.Peiris

(Oct.1976 - Aug.1978)

Mr.Randeniya

(Dec.1974 - Dec.1976)

The Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society (SLGS) was inaugurated on 27th February 1986, under the visionary leadership of Prof. A Thurairajah who is considered as the ‘father of Soil Mechanics’ in Sri Lanka.

Water is increasingly becoming a most precious resource around the world. We, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), as the prime water supply agency in the country covers around 50% of the population with pipe borne water supply. NWSDB daily produces 2,200 Million Litres treated water per day using various size water treatment plants located around the country.

In order to improve the productivity and reduce the operational costs, we continue to strive on the Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Management, Renewable Energy usage, Technology Management and continuous Training of staff. I am proud that NWSDB has introduced various IT solutions to ease customer service such as NWSDB-app, online payment portals, social media Chatbot to make complaints online, state of the art Call Centre.

Further, we are open to network with international institutes / organisations to share the knowledge that we have acquired over the period of four decades in the water industry and to gain experiences from other players around the globe. For this purpose, NWSDB has established a separate business arm named as Centre for Excellence for Water and Sanitation (Cewas) which is focusing on R&D and Trainings.

Finally, the consumers are earnestly requested to use water prudently as every drop saved can be used to serve the unserved.