With the rise in the level of ammonia in the water, people in Delhi face acute shortage of water but the arriving summer brings a new problem withit. Every year, summers bring a lot of heat along with the shortage of water. Mostly the shortage of water haunts the whole of the national Capital but it's the southern part which faces the worst conditions. Last year areas like Defence Colony and Lajpat Nagar were left with no choice but to live without water for over two consecutive days, but that was the time when summer was at its peak. However, this year shortage of water has arrived even before the summers for the Delhi. As the water treatment plants in Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Haidarpur couldn't run on full capacities because of the high level of ammonia in the water supplied to Delhi by neighbouring states, water supply came down considerably drying out areas of Delhi and majority of areas in South even before the summers coming. One can imagine the situation of water supply once the rivers start to dry up and neighbouring states bring down the supply of water to Delhi. Just when Delhi Jal Board fail to provide a proper supply of water to the residents, expensive water tankers and packaged drinking water come into the rescue for the residents who then spend a lot of hard-earned money just to complete daily basic needs. But this rescue comes at a very high cost which majority of residents cannot afford. Moreover, soiled water makes the situation worst, damaging people's pockets and health. In today's edition of speak up Delhi, DNA decided to bring to you some of the problems that residents of Delhi face, along with their suggestions to authorities which could improve water supply around the National capital. WATER WOES Mostly, the shortage of water haunts the whole of the national Capital. However, it’s the southern part that bears the brunt of the crisis. Areas like Defence Colony and Lajpat Nagar were left with no choice but to live without water for over two consecutive days last year. This year, shortage of water has arrived even before the summers for Delhi. VOICES Water supply has been a big problem for the residents in our locality and residents from other localities as well. But then for this time authorities must plan their moves in advance and make sure that the residents don’t suffer because of problems with infrastructure.Shivangi Mishra (20), Khajuri Water supply has always been an issue in the summers. There have been days when there is no water even for domestic chores. The AAP government had promised adequate water supply to people, however, despite it being a poll promise, every year there is a water shortage. Aman (21), Kashmere Gate Soiled water is a common phenomenon here in south Delhi. With the summers approaching fast, we can just wish that DJP blesses us with better quantity and quality of water.Yatharth Sharma (22), Maharani Bagh Water quality in East Delhi has always been a matter of concern, but in summers we have much more to deal with. Most of the times tap go dry, forcing households to give up a majority of their daily works and rely on water tankers for the other necessities.Abhishek (21), Laxmi Nagar I used to live in southern part of the national Capital, but after seeing the water shortage in the area my parents advised me to shift to Gurugram. Now, at least we get the proper amount of water.Divya Adhikari (21), Gurugram I live as a paying guest and pay additional charges for water, but authorities have failed to deliver the sufficient amount of water for us. Most of the times we use packaged water, as the water supplied mostly by DJP is soiled. DJP must improve its infrastructure.Divya Goswami (19), South Extension EXPERT SPEAK One of the most important resources of water, baolis (stepwell) and johars (pond) have been purely neglected by all governments. Conserving water in these natural resources as well as creating water harvesting pits in every residential area and institution can help solve the Capital’s water woes to a large extent. However, just cleaning the baolis will not help. They should clean the baolis, trap the rain-water and direct it into the baoli so that the sub-soil water is replenished.Sohail Hashmi, Renowned Historian and Cultural Activist

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