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Delhi Jal Board sets target of 1,000 MGD water supply during summer
The target for last year was 988mgd, but the water utility exceeded its mandate, managing to supply up to 1000mgd to the city on certain days
Updated on May 02, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Delhi Jal Board to start drive to seal illegal borewells
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) will seal illegally operating borewells in the city, constituting 16 teams to check such operations across the city. The drive is in response to an ongoing National Green Tribunal (NGT) case regarding the illegal extraction of groundwater. The extraction of groundwater without prior permission is considered illegal under Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regulations. The penalty for violators depends on various factors including the capacity of the pump, its diameter, and the purpose for extraction of groundwater. A report by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) found that 41.49% of Delhi's area is considered "over-exploited" due to high levels of groundwater extraction.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Water supply in Delhi to be hit for 16 hours on January 18
The Delhi Jal Board plans to carry out maintenance work at the Sonia Vihar water treatment plant, the water utility warned on Tuesday
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 01:21 AM IST
DJB’s biggest sewage plant is all set to miss fourth deadline
Work on the project began in July 2019, with a deadline of December 2022, which was further pushed to June, October, and December 2023
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 05:10 AM IST