Days after residents of Gulmohar Park raised concerns about the quality of water supplied to their homes, the neighbourhood has become the testing ground for a technology that authorities hope will improve monitoring of Delhi’s drinking water network.
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has launched a pilot project in the park by installing an online water analyser that monitors water quality in real time. The move follows recent complaints of contamination in the area and aims to detect problems in the distribution network before they affect consumers.
According to officials, the analyser continuously tracks key water quality parameters, including pH, total dissolved solids (TDS) and chlorine levels. The system provides instant data on changes in water quality, enabling authorities to identify contamination and respond more quickly.
Malviya Nagar BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay said complaints of water contamination were reported from Gulmohar Park about 10 days ago and were later resolved by the DJB. He said the pilot project was introduced to strengthen monitoring of the underground water distribution network.
“Ten days ago, there were complaints of water contamination in the area, which were addressed by the DJB. Since water pipelines run underground, such analysers can help monitor pH, TDS and chlorine levels. This technology will help detect contamination and trace its source,” he said.
The initiative is significant because most of Delhi’s water pipelines run underground, making it difficult to identify the source of contamination when complaints arise. By providing continuous readings, the analyser is expected to serve as an early warning system and help pinpoint potential problems in the network.
