Despite tenders being allotted for water chlorination in Ludhiana, tubewells supplying water to the city remain unchlorinated. Residents raise concerns about contaminated water supply. Former BJP councillor criticizes government's failure to conduct local body elections.
The Delhi Jal Board is tasked with creating a five-year plan to improve the city s drinking water supply, with specific focus on monitoring groundwater extraction from tubewells. Despite a prior directive from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the implementation has been delayed. Around 25% of tubewells fail to meet water quality standards, prompting concerns from DJB officials.
Ludhiana: Having missed its golden period when chlorination of water in tubewells was most needed, the Ludhiana municipal corporation will finally sta.