There are apprehensions and media reports that that the daily production and supply of water by Delhi Jal Board (DJB) had come down substantially affecting the supply of water to the people of Delhi.
In this regard, DJB clarifies that such apprehensions and reports are devoid of any merit and not supported by facts or data. DJB categorically states that is no shortfall or reduction in the supply of water by DJB and optimum quantum of water is produced (from water, treatment plants and borewells) daily and supplied to the people of Delhi through piped network and through adequate number of tankers at the critical areas.
It may be seen from the data that the average production and supply of water during preceding 10 days in March-April 24 is 990.18 million Gallons/day (MGD) which is far better than 967.46 MGD produced and supplied last year during the same period. Details of water produced by DJB every day during the last 10 days from 24.03.2024 to 02.04.2024 and in the corresponding period last year is as follows for more clarity:
Action has also been initiated in DJB to address the long-standing problem of high ammonia content in raw water (which has been affecting the optimum production of water, occasionally) through an appropriate technological intervention.
DJB assures the people of Delhi that focused attention is given continuously for the production and supply of water to the people of Delhi and DJB is further geared up to meet the demand in the upcoming summer season, 2024.
