Treated water from tankers: NDMC’s plan to keep 24 new fountains up and running

“Regular clean water and drinking water could not be used as it would be a waste of resources… The only way was getting tankers to provide treated water,” the official said.

As many as 35 tankers will be deployed to refill water at the fountains and water plants. Of these, 15 are hired from the private firm. Sources said the firm is tasked with providing tankers with drivers, helpers and fuel. The NDMC has allotted a sum of over Rs 2.82 crore for this.

NDMC vice-chairperson Satish Upadhyay said, “The water used in the fountains is being sourced from the four STPs that are managed by the NDMC. Each fountain requires 12,000 litres of water to function… 1,000 litres needs to be refilled daily.”

Besides, the Delhi Jal Board will also be providing treated water for these fountains.

Eleven fountains are within the Connaught Place division, and the remaining 13 are in areas like Sher Shah Road, Zakir Hussain Marg, Pandara Road, Akbar Road, KG Marg, Janpath, Sansad Marg, Teen Murti Marg, Rajaji Marg, Hyderabad House, Copernicus Marg, and Purana Qila Road.

Officials said the firm hired will continue looking after the fountains even after the Summit ends. Over 320 trucks of water, each with a capacity of 9,000 litres, will be used for a period of eight months.