Delhi Jal Board has started a pilot project to monitor water quality in real-time. An online water analyser is installed in Gulmohar Park to check pH and disinfectant levels. This initiative follows recent complaints of water contamination. If successful, the project will expand across Delhi. The technology aims to quickly identify contamination sources.
New Delhi: The Delhi Jal Board has launched a pilot project by installing an online water analyser in the Gulmohar Park area to monitor water quality in real time, including parameters such as pH and disinfectant levels, following recent complaints of water contamination.
Delhi BJP MLA from Malviya Nagar Satish Upadhyay said that the analysers, if found successful, would be expanded across the city to improve water quality monitoring.
The move follows recent concerns raised by locals regarding the quality of their water supply. Upadhyay said that the analysers can be used to monitor water quality in real-time, specifically tracking pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), and chlorine levels to ensure better water quality.
He added that the project is being implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and is expected to be fully installed within a week.
“This has been installed via the PPP model, and its complete set-up will be done in a week’s time,” said Upadhyay.
Highlighting the swift support of government officials, President of the Gulmohar Park RWA Atul Bal said that after the MLA office was made aware of the contaminated water issue, the response was quick and thorough.
Speaking to ANI, he said, “This problem started three weeks ago. Immediately, we approached the MLA office. Both the MLA office and DJB worked with us for two weeks to resolve this problem. They identified different contamination points and other problems. Today, the issue of water contamination has been completely resolved.”
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