According to a senior DJB official, supply has improved recently following rectification work on gate valves in parts of Sector 10. “A more sustainable resolution is expected only after the upcoming 50 MGD Dwarka WTP, being built to augment supply in the sub-city and nearby areas, becomes operational,” the official said.

“The plant is ready, but we are awaiting raw water supply. Once it is functional, the water supply could definitely improve,” the official said, adding that the plant is tentatively expected to be operational by July.

Officials said that while the infrastructure for the plant is complete, the main bottleneck remains the availability of raw water. At present, Dwarka’s supply depends on treated water routed through existing WTPs into command tanks before it is distributed to the sectors through pipelines. This system often results in pressure drops in tail-end areas such as parts of sectors 6, 10 and 11.

The new WTP is expected to ease this burden by adding substantial treatment capacity closer to the point of consumption. However, to get the additional raw water needed for the plant, diversion from existing sources or alternative arrangements are required. “These issues are still being worked out at the government level,” said a source.

Residents, however, remain cautious.

Anil Kundra, general secretary of Dwarka Forum and IDC CGHS in Sector 11, said his society’s dependence on water tankers has reduced in recent days. “We have seen improvement and dependency on water tankers has reduced. But there is still apprehensions since it is summer,” he said, adding that the society had spent around Rs 1.4 lakh on water tankers for its 107 members last month.

Sudha Iyer, joint secretary of Dwarka Forum and RWA member of Shivalik Apartments in Sector 6, said that while water pressure has improved slightly after visits by DJB officials, the relief is uneven. “The situation in Sector 10 continues to be bad… the request for tankers continues…,” she added.

Residents of Thiruvizhai Apartments and Sanskriti Apartments in Sector 10 also said they continue to depend on water tankers.

Officials said that supply at the tail end of the network remains a challenge, with some areas still relying on tankers to fill underground reservoirs. DDA executive engineer Chander Prakash has recently closed a resident’s grievance from Sector 11 saying, “Water supply is not reaching the tail-end distribution network and supply is being done by tankers to fill the location of underground reservoirs. Further improvement work is being carried out.”

Sophiya Mathew is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in New Delhi. She joined the Delhi bureau in 2024, and has specialization in Integrated Multimedia Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Professional Background Core Beats: Her reporting is primarily focused on the Environment and Education. Specialization: She has gained recognition for her ground-level reporting on the Yamuna floodplains and the socio-economic challenges faced by those living on its banks. She also focuses on the disparities in Delhi's education system, ranging from elite private schools to government institutions and refugee education. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) Her recent work has been heavily centered on Delhi's severe winter pollution crisis and the government's regulatory responses: 1. The Air Pollution Crisis "A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke in bad air, private classrooms set up air filters" (Dec 20, 2025): A high-impact feature contrasting the "Clean Air Bubbles" in elite schools with the reality of government school students who are exposed to an equivalent of 17 cigarettes a day due to outdoor exposure. "Delhi sees season's worst air day, second worst December AQI in nearly a decade" (Dec 15, 2025): An analytical report on the meteorological patterns trapping pollutants in the NCR. "Delhi bans non-BS VI vehicles from outside: Why curbing vehicular pollution is key" (Dec 17, 2025): Explaining the science behind targeting specific vehicle vintages to lower particulate matter. 2. Enforcement & Regulations "No fuel at pumps in Delhi without valid PUC certificate from December 18" (Dec 17, 2025): Breaking the news on the environment ministry's strict "No PUC, No Fuel" policy. 3. Education Policy "Law to regulate school fee in Delhi risks becoming procedural, say parents" (Dec 13, 2025): Investigating the loopholes in the new Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025. "Monsoon Session: Private school fee regulation Bill cleared after four-hour debate" (Aug 9, 2025): Covering the legislative passage of the controversial fee hike regulation. Signature Style Sophiya is known for her observational depth. Her reporting often includes vivid details from school corridors, hospital waitlists, or the banks of the Yamuna to illustrate how policy failures affect the city's most vulnerable residents. She is a frequent expert guest on the 3 Things podcast, where she explains the complexities of Delhi’s environmental laws. X (Twitter): @SophiyaMathew1 ... Read More

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