Kidney related diseases is a major problem among residents in North Central part of the country. It is widely believed that water contaminated with agro-chemicals is a contributing factor for this problem. As a measure to provide clean drinking water a water purification system (R O Plant) was installed at the premises of Siri Saraswathie Pirivena, Medirigiriya in 2018 at a cost of Rs.1.2 million.