New Delhi: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has issued an urgent press note informing residents about upcoming disruptions in water supply due to the scheduled cleaning of clarifiers at the Nangloi Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the annual flushing program for the underground reservoir and booster pumping station. The disruptions will affect multiple areas across Delhi, and residents are advised to store sufficient water in advance.
Clarifier Cleaning Schedule at Nangloi WTP
As per DJBโs announcement, the cleaning of clarifiers will lead to reduced water pressure in affected areas. The cleaning schedule is as follows:
| S.No. | Clarifier No. | Proposed Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarifier No. 3 | 10-03-2025 to 14-03-2025 |
| 2 | Clarifier No. 4 | 16-03-2025 to 20-03-2025 |
| 3 | Clarifier No. 1 | 22-03-2025 to 26-03-2025 |
| 4 | Clarifier No. 2 | 28-03-2025 to 31-03-2025 |
Areas to Experience Low Water Pressure
Residents in the following areas will experience low water pressure during the clarifier cleaning period:
- Nangloi, Mundka, and adjoining colonies
- Hiran Kudna, Kamruddin Nagar, Nihal Vihar
- Ranholta Village, Bakkarwala, Nangloi JJC & Camps
- Jwalapuri, Rajdhani Park, Friends Enclave
- Quota Colony, Mohan Garden group of colonies
- Fish Market Booster command area colonies
- Vikas Nagar group of colonies, Uttam Nagar group of colonies
- Matiala area, Hastal, Dichon Kalan, Jharoda Village, Mitraon Village
- Gopal Nagar Group of Colonies, Sainik Enclave
- Chhawla Village, Badusrai, Daulatpur, Hasan Pur, Kharkhari, Jhuljuli, J Viwa, Rawta, Samaspur, Jaffar Pur Kalan, Khera Dabar, Mitthu Pur
- Mundhela Khurd & Kalan, Badu Sarai Garh, Kajipur, Isapur, Dhansa, Shikarpur, Muhanheda, Jhatikara, Raghopur, and adjoining villages & colonies
Water Tanker Availability for Residents
To mitigate the impact, DJB has arranged for water tankers that will be available on request. The following telephone numbers have been provided for assistance:
- Toll-Free No. DJB: 1916
- Toll-Free No. M/S NWS Pvt. Ltd.: 18001277749
- Contact Numbers for Specific Areas:
- Nangloi, Mundka, Nihal Vihar, Ranholta etc.: 8527995879, 8527995817
- Dichoan Kalan, Jharoda, Sainik Vihar etc.: 8527995878, 18001277749
- Vikas Nagar, Uttam Nagar etc.: 9650299139, 8800895705, 18001277744
- Fish Market Booster areas: 011-25171440
- Villages and colonies under Daulatpur UGR: 9650288663, 9289891057
- Matiala area: 9650290874, 9650806927
Annual Flushing Program Impacting Water Supply
DJB has also announced that due to the annual program for flushing the underground reservoir and booster pumping station, water supply will be affected on March 10, 2025, and March 11, 2025. The affected areas are:
Areas Affected on March 10, 2025:
- Kishangarh Village, Kishan Garh & Mehrauli, Bhatti Mines
- G-Block Tigri, Chhuriya Mohalla
- Harizan Basti/Meethapur, Molarband Village
- BC Block Shalimar Bagh BPS, Arjun Nagar, Krishna Nagar
- Safdarjung Enclave, Shivalik Apartments, Vasant Vihar Area
- New Friends Colony, DDA Flats JJ Colony Madan Gir, Dwarka, Madhu Vihar
- Raja Puri, Sec-2 & 6 Mahavir Enclave, Sector-6 Pocket 1, 7, No Circular Tank, New Zafrabad DDA Flats
Areas Affected on March 11, 2025:
- Sector-D-3 & D-4 Vasant Kunj, Kishan Garh & Mehrauli
- Rajpur, Block-20 DDA Flats Dakshinpuri, Panchmukhi Mandir
- Lal Kuan, Chungi No-02, BB (West) Block Shalimar Bagh BPS
- Western Colony, Anand Niketan Colony, Sukh Dev Vihar, Dakshin Puri
- Binda Pur Block-D Pocket-3, No Circular Tank, Mansa Ram Park, Kakrola
- Dwarka, Matiala, Pocket-D Dilshad Garden
Emergency Water Tanker Arrangements
Residents facing water shortages can request water tankers through the following emergency numbers:
- Center Control Room (1916)
- R.K. Puram Water Emergency: 26100644, 26193218
- Greater Kailash-II Water Emergency: 29249716, 29249717
- Lal Sadan Water Emergency: 29819035, 29819036
- Vasant Kunj Water Emergency: 26132126
- Chhatar Pur (Qutub) Water Emergency: 65473200
- Giri Nagar Water Emergency: 26873720
- Mehrauli Constituency (AC-45) Water Emergency: 26873216
Delhi Jal Boardโs Appeal to Residents
The DJB has requested all affected residents to store sufficient water in advance to avoid inconvenience. While water tankers will be deployed, residents are advised to use water judiciously during the affected period.
The authorities apologize for the temporary inconvenience and assure that these maintenance activities are essential for ensuring a continuous and improved water supply in the long run.
For any further assistance, residents can contact the Delhi Jal Boardโs helpline at 1916.
