To tackle the ongoing water crisis in the national capital, the Delhi government has directed monitoring and maintenance of the city’s water pipelines by ADM and SDM-level officers to prevent any wastage due to water leakage.
In a written communication, Delhi Minister Ms. Atishi directed the Chief Secretary to ensure that ‘Quick Response Teams’ shall monitor and inspect the main water distribution network, from water sources to our water treatment plants and from water treatment plants to primary UGRs. Minister Atishi further instructed, “These teams shall inspect the major pipelines to ensure that there is no leakage in any pipeline, and if there is any leakage, it must be repaired within 12 hours. At this time of water shortage, not a single drop of water can be wasted.” The ‘Quick Response Teams’ will also be responsible for arranging water tankers and addressing water-related complaints swiftly. A compiled inspection report from all teams is required to be submitted daily by 5 p.m., ensuring accountability and continuous monitoring, added Atishi.
Amidst a severe drinking water crisis in the capital, drinking water is being wasted in many places. Due to pipeline leaks in several areas, drinking water flows into drains instead of people’s taps. Cases of pipeline leaks are being observed in the New Delhi area.
Leakage is reported in many areas, including near the ITO, Chirag Delhi, among others.
Teams to inspect major leakages
New Delhi: As the city grapples with a water crisis, Delhi Water minister Atishi has directed Quick Response Teams to inspect major pipelines to ensure there is no leakage.The Quick Response Teams comprising Additional District Magistrate/Sub Divisional Magistrate level officers and tehsildars will be responsible for provision of water tankers and resolution of water-related complaints. “Chief Secretary is hereby directed to ensure that these teams shall monitor and inspect main water distribution network from water sources to our water treatment plants and from Water Treatment Plants to primary underground reservoirs,” Atishi said. “These teams shall inspect the major pipelines to ensure there is no leakage in any pipeline and if, there is any leakage, it must be repaired within 12 hours. At this time of water shortage, not a single drop of water can be wasted,” she said in her communication dated June 11.