NEW DELHI: Following recent deaths in Indore due to contaminated water, Delhi water minister Parvesh Sahib Singh has instructed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to conduct strict checks to prevent a similar tragedy in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday. The Delhi government has issued directives to the DJB, to be implemented immediately.“Intensify regular inspections of all water supply pipelines, particularly in areas where drinking water lines run in proximity to sewer lines, to detect and repair any leaks, damages, or potential points of cross-contamination immediately,” the directions state.
Deploy dedicated teams for round-the-clock vigilance and maintenance in high-density and vulnerable areas, the directions to the DJB’s CEO added.Earlier this month, at least 16 people died after consuming contaminated water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area leaving many more people who are admitted to hospitals.Among other directions, the Delhi government has directed DJB to “ensure prompt response to public complaints regarding water quality, odour, taste, or discoloration, with on-ground verification and corrective action within the shortest possible time,”.(With agency inputs)
