Yamuna pollution disrupts water supply in central Delhi
Increased ammonia levels in the river forced the Sonia Vihar water treatment plant to reduce production on Wednesday.
A spike in pollution levels in the Yamuna river caused a reduction in water production at the Sonia Vihar water treatment plant on Wednesday, according to reports by the Times of India, Moneycontrol and Deccan Herald.
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials stated that ammonia levels in the raw water rose above 1 ppm on Wednesday morning. The plant is unable to process water with ammonia levels exceeding 1 ppm based on its design capacity.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) reported that the disruption affected several areas, including Golf Links, Khan Market, Lodhi Estate, Jor Bagh, Rabindra Nagar, Bharti Nagar, and parts of Lodhi Road. Other impacted locations include the High Court area, the President’s Estate, Janpath, Amrita Shergil Marg, and Pandara Park.
Additional affected localities mentioned by the NDMC and DJB include B K Dutt Colony, Kidwai Nagar, Laxmibai Nagar, New Moti Bagh, Kaka Nagar, the Delhi Flying Club, and JJ camps near the Safdarjung flyover.
A DJB official said the situation is now under control and all water treatment plants are currently working at normal capacity. The ammonia levels were above 1 ppm for a few hours on Wednesday morning.
The NDMC has instructed residents experiencing shortages to request water tankers by calling 011-23360683 or 1533. Residents may also contact NDMC officials for information on water availability and booster pump operations.