New data system to check Delhi Jal Board losses

“The system will help identify losses by closely monitoring all operation and quickly analysing them. This will have an immense impact in reducing the amount of non-revenue water supply in East Delhi,” a communiqué issued by the DJB read.

The decision,among several others,was taken at the DJB’s 97th meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

The Board also made it mandatory for residents of rural areas to install water meters. “Defaulters would be additionally charged for an average usage of 20 kilolitre per month against the current 10 kilolitre usage limit. The DJB targets to complete installation of meters in such areas by September 30 this year,” the DJB release said.

Taking a tough stand,the Board also decided to bill defaulters 10 per cent more on the existing consumption.

A consolidated bill,meanwhile,will now be issued for water and sewerage development charge on a plot with both the lines. If the sewerage development charge is not deposited,water connection would be disconnected after a notice is served,the DJB has said.

The Board has also approved extra infrastructure charge for multi-storeyed apartments,with more than four floors and exceeding 250 sq yd size. “In such cases,the DJB will provide single bulk water connection along with underground tank and sewer connection instead of individual connections,” the Board said.

The board has also approved the sewerage and water development charge at Rs 329 each for 2010-2011.

To efficiently manage water tanker distribution system,the Board decided to partner with an expert agency,which will also help in management of bidding process for water tanker procurement.

“Bringing accountability to the system,this will prove to be an effective,transparent,convenient and speedier system to handle water distribution through tankers. The DJB has already initiated e-management measures to effectively regulate the water tankers’ distribution management in Delhi,” the release said.