Archive · 23 May 2025
NGT Orders Surprise Water Test in Janakpuri Amid Contamination Claims
Imagine your tap water is dirty, like it has sewage mixed in!
That's what people in Janakpuri, Delhi, think is happening.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is now involved.
They told the CPCB to test the water, but this time, without telling the DJB, who provides the water.
The people in Janakpuri say the DJB hasn't fixed the problem even though they were told.
One person even got sick and had to go to the hospital.
The NGT wants to be sure the water is safe to drink and ordered new tests.
NGT orders surprise water sample collection in Janakpuri.
RWA alleges sewage-mixed water supply.
CPCB to analyze samples for contaminants, especially E. coli.
DJB previously claimed corrective actions, but the water is still not safe.
One resident was hospitalized with Hepatitis A and E. coli.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and Janakpuri residents
- What
- NGT orders CPCB to collect and analyze drinking water samples without DJB's knowledge.
- When
- Recent order on May 14.
- Where
- Janakpuri, Delhi
- Why
- Because residents alleged sewage-mixed drinking water supply.
Residents Welfare Association (RWA)
Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
Water Quality Testing
Residents Welfare Association (RWA)
Water samples collected on April 29th may not reflect correct position due to prior notice to DJB.
Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
CPCB allegedly informed DJB, potentially allowing manipulation of water quality before testing.
Corrective Action
Residents Welfare Association (RWA)
RWA alleges DJB supplied sewage-mixed drinking water.
Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
DJB has claimed corrective action but water is still unfit for drinking.
- Tribunal
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Water Quality Concern
- Sewage-mixed drinking water
- Affected Area
- Janakpuri, Delhi
- Order Date
- May 14
- Testing Agency
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- Health Issue
- One resident hospitalized (Hepatitis A and E. coli)
