 | NHRC issues notice to Delhi Jal Board on contaminated water supply in the capital
New Delhi, August 2nd, 2011
The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of media report based on an official survey conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, MCD and Delhi Jal Board, DJB, reveals that in 200 areas surveyed by them, 67 major water pipelines had micro cracks and were being contaminated by sewage as the lines cross each other. It was also pointed out in their survey report that the pipelines are quite old and some are as old as 100 years, like those in Chandni Chowk and have rusted, leading to major leakages.
It was also alleged in the report that many residential colonies in Delhi have been getting contaminated water and the danger posed by this contaminated water are manifold as it may cause a variety of aliments including viral infection, hepatitis E, typhoid, cholera, jaundice, etc. The Commission is deeply concerned with the hazards posed to the citizens of Delhi due to supply of contaminated water.
The Commission observed that the contents of the report, if true, amounts to serious violation of right to health of the people of Delhi.
The Commission directed to issue notice to the Chairman, Delhi Jal Board calling for a report in the matter within four weeks. The Commission has also directed the Chairman, DJB to report as to what measures have been taken by it for supply of potable water to the residents of Delhi. |
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