Brief History and Background For Its Establishment
For over 5 decades, Delhi Jal Board has been meeting the needs of potable water for the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The population of Delhi has seen phenomenal growth and has crossed the figure of 140 lacs, apart from the floating population of 4 to 5 lacs. Through systematic planning and implementation, the Board has ensured average availability of 50 gallons filtered water per capita per day for the residents of Delhi, through a network of about 9000 Kms of water mains/lines. Production of water during 2003-2004 was around 670 MGD, Raw waer is obtained from various sources line the river Yamuna, Bhakra Storage, Upper Ganga Canal, and Ground Water.
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