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Uranium and lead in Delhi groundwater: How families can stay safe today

Delhi's 2025 groundwater report flags higher uranium, lead, nitrate and salinity in some pockets. Here's what it means for drinking and cooking water, and steps families can take

Amit Shah to inaugurate Delhi Jal Board projects worth over ₹1,800 crore

The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a two-week-long Seva Pakhwada on the occasion of PM Modi's birthday, which will conclude on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2

DJB okays decentralised sewage treatment plants to reduce Yamuna pollution

The Delhi Jal Board has approved a fund of more than Rs 600 crore to set up 11 decentralised sewage treatment plants in the city, in a step towards boosting the health of the Yamuna river. The board has also approved the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP) of 15 million gallons per day (MGD) capacity in the Zindpur area for Rs 250 crore. According to officials, instead of traditional sewage treatment plants, which require a large space and investment, decentralised STPs will be installed along the drains and other areas where the sewage infrastructure is lacking. As of now, the Delhi Jal Board has 37 STPs, which are largely operated and maintained by private companies, and the government pays them according to their contract. "In the Najafgarh drainage zone, DSTPs (decentralised sewage treatment plants) along with sewage pumping stations will be constructed in the Kair, Kanganheri, Kakrola, and Dichaon Kalan areas. "In addition to construction, 15 years of operation and

DJB approves over ₹917 crore for STP upgrades to boost Yamuna clean-up

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB), in a major push towards rejuvenating the Yamuna River, approved administrative sanctions for sewage treatment plant augmentation and upgradation projects worth Rs 917.33 crore across the city in its 173rd meeting held on Monday. According to officials, the proposals aim to enhance the overall sewage treatment capacity by 51.5 million gallons per day (MGD) through infrastructure upgrades, construction of new facilities and long-term operations along with maintenance. "These initiatives align with the latest standards prescribed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and National Green Tribunal (NGT), with the objective of significantly reducing untreated effluent flowing into the Yamuna," DJB said in a statement. A key project approved involves the augmentation and upgradation of the existing 25 MGD sewage treatment plant (STP) at Yamuna Vihar Phase-III to 40 MGD, along with the construction of a new 15 MGD STP at Phase-IV, it added. The board ...

Govt depts owe over Rs 63,000 crore in water bills to Delhi Jal Board

Eighteen government departments, both central and state, owe the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) a staggering Rs 63,019 crore in unpaid water bills, government officials said on Friday. Mounting dues have contributed to a severe financial crisis at the city's water utility. Water Minister Parvesh Verma had earlier raised the matter of the financial crisis faced by the board due to pending payments up to Rs 1.42 lakh crore which includes commercial and domestic category consumers. Among the highest defaulters is the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) which owes Rs 26,147 crore, followed by the Railways which has a pending water bills amounting of Rs 21,530 crores. "The state health department owes Rs 6,684 crore and the Delhi Police has a pending bill of Rs 6,097 crore to DJB," a government document read. In total, state departments owe around Rs 33,295 crore and the central government departments have a pending bill of around Rs 29,723 crore, bringing the total to Rs 63,019 crore in water

Delhi govt to install water ATMs at public spaces through CSR initiative

The Delhi government will launch a pilot project to install 20 water ATMs through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, providing cold drinking water to the public, officials said on Friday. According to officials, observing that there is a scarcity of drinking water facilities at public places like markets, hospitals, metro stations and bus terminals, the decision has been taken to install water ATMs at such locations on a public-private partnership (PPP) mode. According to the Delhi Jal Board's (DJB) plan, the water ATM shall be a standalone unit with water purification and dispensing arrangements. They will be equipped with real-time water quality monitors and a display system. "We plan to provide water ATMs in all government schools and drinking water facilities in other areas across the city," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said during a public event on Friday. The DJB has invited private companies to set up standalone water ATMs having a minimum capacity of 500 litres

DJB warns of fake calls threatening water disconnection over unpaid bills

Delhi Jal Board urges residents to report scam calls demanding urgent water bill payments and confirms official notices are never issued via unauthorised calls or messages

'Each drop must count': Delhi water minister targets big water users

All major private commercial establishments, like hotels and malls, will be evaluated on the basis of the sewage they release, Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma said on Wednesday. The Delhi Jal Board will calculate water usage by using sewage output data of these establishments. "Every drop will now be accounted for. The more sewage you release, the more you will pay for water. The free ride for those making crores using public resources is over," the water minister said. He added all hotels, banquet halls, shopping malls, private hospitals, and other large commercial establishments in the city will now be billed based on the amount of sewage they discharge, instead of traditional water metre readings. "The government has no accurate data on the water consumption of many of these commercial entities. Many do not have legal water connections or functional metres, yet they continue to discharge massive volumes of sewage every day. This has led to significant loss of revenue for the

Delhi govt plans to rope in ADB for improvement of water supply infra

In a step towards improving Delhi Jal Board's (DJB) water supply network, the Delhi government has in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank decided to restart work on the Wazirabad water supply improvement project, Water Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday. He alleged that despite the ADB's readiness to invest, the previous AAP government chose not to proceed with the financial collaboration, causing unnecessary delays and derailing much-needed improvements in the city's water supply network. According to the government, originally conceptualised under the Delhi Water Supply Master Plan-2021, prepared in 2011, the project was intended to modernise Delhi's water distribution network, significantly reduce losses, and ensure 24x7 supply to critical parts of the city. The Delhi Water Supply Improvement Investment Program (DWSIIP) included upgrading outdated pipelines, introducing advanced water treatment technologies, and enhancing service delivery for citizens. The next ...

Delhi CM approves Rs 4,000 cr projects, unveils 100-year development plan

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced the approval of a Rs 4,000-crore development project for the national capital, outlining her long-term vision for a 100-year development model. Gupta made the announcement during an event celebrating 120 years of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI). Speaking at the event, she emphasised the importance of collaboration between the government and the business community. "I hope that the people of PHDCCI will work together with the Delhi government, which will lead to revenue generation in Delhi and create more employment opportunities," she said. Highlighting key focus areas, she said, "We have to work in every sector -- be it cleaning the Yamuna, improving education, health, tourism or transportation. We aim to transform the old image of Delhi and build the city from scratch." The chief minister also announced that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) had approved projects worth Rs 3,000 crore as part of the broader ...

We have called meeting with PWD, Jal Board officials today: Delhi CM Gupta

CM Rekha Gupta also interacted with people, as a large number of them gathered outside her residence in Shalimar Bagh

Amid toxic air, Delhi hit by water shortage; key areas to face disruptions

The water shortage will impact areas like Majnu Ka Tila, ISBT, GPO, NDMC area, Defence Colony, South Extension, Greater Kailash, and Punjabi Bagh

NGT urges coordinated plan between DDA, DJB to resolve pollution issues

Expressing exasperation at the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) not agreeing on a coordinated action plan, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that the State or its instrumentality cannot suffer a violation of the right to clean environment on any pretext. The green body was hearing a matter regarding health hazards to residents because of a stagnant open drain in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj. In an order passed on December 9, a bench of judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member Afroz Ahmad, taking note of the earlier proceedings, said, "The efforts made by this tribunal for coordinated resolution of the environmental issues did not succeed and the environmental issues were not resolved." The tribunal noted that on November 22, it had observed that the "DDA and DJB are not very serious about the protection of the environment and more interested in their financial matters, leaving people to suffer on account of continuous water ...

Over 6K pollution complaints in Delhi since Oct 2021; 38% still unresolved

Rajasthan registered 77 complaints, 51 of which are unresolved

Parts of Delhi to face water shortage till Nov 1: Delhi Jal Board

The Delhi Jal Board on Sunday announced water shortage till November 1 in several parts of the national capital due to high ammonia content in the Yamuna river. Several parts of east, northeast and south Delhi and areas under the New Delhi Municipal Council will be affected, it said. "The raw water source of Delhi's 110 MGD (million gallons per day) Bhagirathi Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and 140 MGD Sonia Vihar WTP is the Upper Ganga Canal, Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Due to scheduled annual maintenance across the Upper Ganga Canal by the Uttar Pradesh irrigation department from October 12 to 31, the canal was closed from Haridwar on October 12 midnight," the Jal Board said. "During this closure period, the Uttar Pradesh irrigation department and the UP Jal Nigam carry out repair and maintenance. Subsequently, Ganga water supply to these WTPs has been stopped," it added. The WTPs are now dependent on the Yamuna as an alternative source of raw water till October 31. But due to high .

Delhi water crisis: Which prime areas are affected?

Delhi is grappling with a water crisis, impacting several key areas. The reason? Major water treatment plants are operating at just 30 per cent capacity. What’s causing this disruption?

DJB chief calls urgent meeting after blue water from taps stuns Delhiites

Delhi water minister Atishi has directed the chief secretary to convene an urgent meeting after complaints of blue foam water coming from taps of houses in Peeragarhi emerged. According to a statement, the situation came to light after a video circulated on social media showing blue foamy water flowing from taps of houses in Peeragarhi. Mentioning the urgency, it was stated, "This could be just the tip of a bigger underlying problem and could have very serious consequences in the future. This needs to be addressed immediately." The minister directed the chief secretary to call an urgent meeting of all senior officials from concerned departments, the statement said. "The chief secretary is directed to convene a meeting with senior officials, crack down on polluting units, and submit a detailed report by Monday, July 29, 5 pm," it said.

ED files money laundering case to probe STP scam in DJB, conducts searches

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it seized Rs 41 lakh in cash, "incriminating" documents and digital devices during searches conducted as part of a money laundering case linked to alleged corruption in the augmentation of some Sewage Treatment Plants by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The raids were launched on July 3 and covering multiple places in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad, the probe agency said in a statement. The money laundering investigation stems from an FIR of the Delhi government anti-corruption branch (ACB) against a company named Euroteck Environmental Pvt Ltd. and others alleging a scam in the DJB in the name of augmentation and upgradation of 10 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at Pappankala, Nilothi [Package 1], Najafgarh, Keshopur [Package 2], Coronation Pillar, Narela, Rohini [Package 3] and Kondli [Package 4]. These four tenders, valued at Rs 1,943 crore, were awarded to various joint venture (JV) entities in October, 2022. According to the ED, the

Delhi water crisis: Supply to be affected in parts of Lutyens' Delhi

Water supply will be affected in parts of Lutyens' Delhi since the Tilak Marg and Bengali Market underground water reservoirs are receiving less water from the Delhi Jal Board, NDMC officials said on Monday. There is a 40 per cent shortage in supply being received from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area, they added. "As informed by DJB that production of potable water from Wazirabad water plant is not running at full capacity due to non-availability of raw water, hence water supply in command area of Tilak Marg underground water reservoir (UGR) and Bengali market UGR will be made available once in a day, preferably in morning time," the official said. Due to this, water supply will be affected in areas like Bengali Market, Ashoka Road, HC Mathur Lane, Copernicus Marg, Purana Quila Road, Babar Road, Barakhamba Road, K G Marg, Windsor Place, Firozshah Marg, Canning Lane and surrounding areas. The NDMC appealed to people to save water and use it .

BJP leaders vandalised Delhi Jal Board office: AAP minister Bharadwaj

Amid protests over the severe water crisis in the national capital, Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday accused BJP leaders and workers of vandalising an office of the Delhi Jal Board. Terming it a "conspiracy" against the government, Bharadwaj shared a video showing some people breaking the windows of an office by hurling stones and earthern pots at it. "See BJP leaders wearing party sashes and its workers raising slogans of BJP Zindabad vandalising government property at the Delhi Jal Board office. Who is getting pipelines broken at various places? Whose conspiracy is it?" he said in a post on X in Hindi. Earlier in the day, BJP leaders led a protest against the AAP government in different areas across Delhi over the water crisis. The AAP government has been accusing the BJP-ruled Haryana of not releasing Delhi's share of water. The Congress has also held protests against the acute water shortage in the national capital.