XXI. WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION - Planning

21 Large scale testing of water samples including water supply to the weaker
section. (Rs. 100.0 lakh)
The Delhi Water Board is presently having 6 well-equipped and modern
laboratories having facilities to test physical, chemical and bacteriological
parameters and are lifting on an average 300 samples per day. Besides this,
samples are also being lifted by Junior Engineers of the DJB who have been
provided with ‘Test Kits’ to determine on the spot presence of residual chlorine in
drinking water. It is also proposed to intensify lifting of water samples and test
about 500 samples a day to ensure water quality.
An outlay of Rs. 100.00 lakh has been approved Annual Plan 2003-2004.
22. Construction of 60 MGD Water Treatment Plant at Bhakarwala
(Dwarka). (Rs. 20.00 lakh)
Raw water to the extent of 80 MGD will be available after completion of parallel
lined channel from Munak to Haiderpur because of savings in seepage losses.
Out of this 40 MGD raw water is earmarked for Dwarka. Balance 20 MGD is for
Bawana WTP and another 20 MGD is for Okhla WTP. It is proposed to construct
initially, a 40 MGD water treatment plant at Bakkarwala (Dwarka). An expenditure
of Rs.200.00 lacs is anticipated towards land acquisition, soil investigation
/studies, boundary wall for this work.
An outlay of Rs. 20 lacs has been approved for Annual Plan 2004-05.
23. C/o 40 MGD water treatment plant at Okhla.( Rs. 100.00 lakh)
It is proposed to construct initially a 20 MGD WTP at Okhla depending upon the
availability of raw water.An expenditure of Rs. 200 Lacs is anticipated towards soil
investigations, studies etc.
An outlay of Rs. 100.00 lakh is approved for Annual Plan 2004-05
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