Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Dwarka Residents Report Illness After Foul Water Supply
Imagine your water is dirty and making people sick!
That's what's happening in some apartment buildings in Dwarka.
People are getting sick with tummy problems and skin issues after using the tap water.
The water looks black and smells bad.
Residents say this has been happening for a couple of weeks.
They've complained to the city, but the problem isn't fixed yet.
Some people think rain and overflowing drains might be causing the issue.
The city's water company is trying to find out what's wrong, but the residents are still dealing with the problem.
Residents in three Dwarka societies report contaminated water supply for two weeks.
Symptoms include vomiting, skin allergies, and diarrhea.
A 2023 petition in Delhi High Court addressed water contamination issues.
Residents protested and the DJB is investigating the cause.
Residents are using chlorine tablets due to the water quality concerns.
- Who
- Residents of Dwarka societies and Delhi Jal Board (DJB).
- What
- Contaminated water supply causing illness.
- When
- For the past 15 days.
- Where
- Dwarka, Delhi.
- Why
- Possibly due to leaks and drain overflow, according to residents; the DJB's investigation is ongoing.
Resident Complaints
DJB Response
Cause of Contamination
Resident Complaints
Residents believe drains and pipeline leaks caused contamination due to recent rains.
DJB Response
DJB officials are still investigating the issue and have not released a comment.
Effectiveness of DJB
Resident Complaints
Residents claim the DJB has been slow to respond and fix the problem.
DJB Response
The DJB visited the sites and inspected, but haven't yet located the problem.
- Affected Societies
- Akshardham Apartments, Royal Green, Vyas Kunj
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, skin allergies, diarrhea
- Reported Illnesses
- 34 in Akshardham, 7-8 children in Royal Green
- Contamination Duration
- 15 days
- Complaint Filed
- 2023 writ petition in Delhi High Court