Sewage in Tap Water? West Delhi Water Crisis Exposes Jal Board Failure | Delhi Water Ground Report

This India Today special report by Shreya Chatterjee investigates the alarming water crisis in West Delhi's Kuwar Singh Colony. Residents allege that for nearly two months, the Delhi Jal Board has been supplying water contaminated with sewage, leading to widespread health issues including stomach infections and diarrhea. Reporter Shreya Chatterjee notes, 'What you're seeing is not sewage from an open drain. This is water coming directly from Delhi Jalbot pipelines.' The investigation highlights a systemic failure, revealing that 23 out of 25 Delhi Jal Board water testing labs have reportedly lost their NABL accreditation, raising serious questions about the safety certifications provided by authorities. Despite numerous complaints, local representatives, including the Health and Transport Minister Pankaj, have allegedly failed to address the emergency. The report underscores the desperation of citizens forced to buy bottled water or use illegal borewells while still receiving high utility bills for unusable, foul-smelling water.