On 10th April 2026, the 5th Semester B.Sc. Nursing students of BLDEA'S College of Nursing, Jamkhandi, visited the Water Purification Plant operated by the Municipal Corporation, Jamkhandi, gaining valuable practical exposure to water treatment processes and public health infrastructure.

The visit was highly informative and educational, providing students with practical exposure to the water purification process and plant setup. Mr. Sunil Ballur, Assistant Executive Engineer, Municipal Corporation, Jamkhandi, explained the following key aspects in detail:

• Methods of water purification used at the plant
• Stages of treatment: sedimentation, filtration, and chlorination
• Quality monitoring and testing of purified water
• Distribution system supplying safe drinking water to different areas of Jamkhandi
• Maintenance of the pumping machinery and plant infrastructure

Students gained hands-on understanding by observing the actual functioning of the plant, including the aeration tanks, water treatment channels, and pumping systems. They learned how safe drinking water is collected, treated, and supplied to different areas of Jamkhandi, directly linking their academic knowledge of environmental health and community nutrition to real-world public health infrastructure.

A total of 28 students participated in the visit, accompanied by Mr. Mahendrakumar, PG Nursing Tutor, and Mrs. Samarin Awati, UG Nursing Tutor.

The visit was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Veerabhadrappa G. Mendagudli, Principal, BLDEA'S College of Nursing, Jamkhandi, and coordinated by Mr. Mahendrakumar and Mrs. Samarin Awati.

The field visit to the Water Purification Plant enhanced students' understanding of environmental sanitation, public health engineering, and the importance of safe water supply in preventing waterborne diseases — knowledge directly relevant to their future roles as community health nursing professionals.