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June 2, 2026e-Paper
Published – June 03, 2026 04:00 am IST – New Delhi
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma. File | Photo Credit: ANI
Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) said that the Delhi government is working on a water rationalisation project for equal distribution of water supply across the city.
The Minister said that while there have been reports of water shortages over the past few days, the problem currently persists in some areas.
“Still, in 12 to 13 Assembly constituencies, from where the majority of water-related complaints are received every summer. At the same time, there are areas receiving comparatively higher water supply. This imbalance has existed for years. We are now working on a water rationalisation project to ensure that every citizen, irrespective of where they live, gets equitable access to water,” Mr. Singh said.
The project will scientifically assess population density, demand patterns, supply levels and infrastructure availability across different parts of Delhi to create a more balanced and efficient distribution system so that no locality is left underserved while others receive disproportionately higher supply.
The Minister also said that one of the biggest obstacles to efficient water distribution is Delhi’s ageing pipeline network.
“Out of Delhi’s 16,634-kilometre water distribution network, nearly 5,500 kilometres of pipelines are more than 30 years old. These ageing lines are prone to leakages and contamination. Huge quantities of treated water are lost before reaching consumers. We have started a mission to replace these old pipelines and strengthen the entire distribution system,” he said.
Mr. Singh said that years of underinvestment in critical infrastructure have contributed to the current challenges. “The work that should have been done 10 or 20 years ago is now being taken up on priority. Replacing old pipelines, reducing leakages, modernising distribution systems and strengthening water infrastructure are essential if Delhi has to become water secure,” he added.
The Minister said that as part of the broader reform agenda, the Delhi Jal Board is also moving ahead with projects aimed at reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), which refers to treated water lost due to leakages, theft and inefficiencies in the distribution network.
Meanwhile, amid an ongoing water shortage, the water production by the Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) also increased to 925 MGD on Monday, compared to many days last week when it was below 900 MGD, as per officials.
According to Delhi government data, the city’s water requirement is about 1,250 MGD, while the DJB’s peak summer production stands at around 1,000 MGD.
Published – June 03, 2026 04:00 am IST
Delhi / water / pollution
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