'83% samples in Janakpuri contaminated'

Five out of six water samples lifted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) from Janakpuri’s A block, west Delhi, were found contaminated with Total Coliform and E. Coli, the pollution body has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

The latest report by CPCB indicating that sewage is still impacting drinking water comes despite the tribunal's strict direction to the Delhi Jal Board to address the issue, which was first flagged in February. In a plea, local residents alleged that drinking water was being contaminated with sewage, making it impossible to use.

Water samples lifted by CPCB in May revealed that around 30%, or six out 20 samples collected, had E.Coli and faecal coliform. NGT had then pulled up DJB for failing to provide clean water to residents and inaction for nearly three months, despite complaints.