Water supply hit in parts of city due to rise in ammonia levels in Yamuna

“We request everyone to make judicious use of water. We have also pressed into service adequate numbers of water tankers,” he said.The level of ammonia in Yamuna increased to 3 ppm (parts per million) affecting water production at Sonia Vihar, Bhagirathi, Chadrawal, Okhla and Wazirabad treatment plants, he said.The DJB water quality management team has increased coagulants and disinfectants dosing in raw Yamuna water to control the increased water pollution and to maintain the water quality as per production norms, he said.”We are working closely with Haryana to address the issue of ammonia in River Yamuna. @DelhiJalBoard is putting in tireless efforts to restore normal water supply ASAP and to bring down the levels ammonia,” Chadha tweeted.



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