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Focus on modern technology for reusing water

Staff Reporter

Water conservation must be made every consumer's mission, says Sheila

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday asked bulk users of water to adopt modern technologies for recycling and reusing water. "While it is the responsibility of the Delhi Jal Board to supply water and ensure equitable distribution, water conservation must be made every consumer's mission," she asserted.

Addressing a seminar on "Efficient water usage through water saving devices", organised jointly by the Delhi Jal Board and Confederation of Indian Industry (Delhi), Ms. Dikshit said changing water usage habits was critical for proper management of water for which a scientific and open mind is required.

Complimenting DJB and CII for focusing on water saving devices, she urged them to educate consumers on how to use simple and effective devices to save water. The Chief Minister, who is also the DJB Chairperson, said the water utility was making all efforts for conservation of water.

Stating that recycling and reuse will be the key words in the near future, DJB CEO Rakesh Mohan urged the industry to become a proactive partner in managing water for which they were ready to facilitate and co-operate. The industry and consumers must drive the change. While industry would produce water-saving devices, consumers must install them. He urged the CII to formulate a core group to come up with specific recommendations for pushing water conservation measures in the Capital.

According to A.K. Kaul, Chairman, CII Delhi State Council, water-saving devices were a critical part of the campaign for better water management. Water-saving devices on toilets, showerheads and faucets could reduce water use by as much as 35 per cent, he said, and urged the manufacturers of sanitaryware and other water using products to take a conscious decision to produce only low water usage devices and make them affordable for mass consumption.

The seminar also made recommendations that included BIS certification for flushing systems with lesser meterage, making mandatory the usage of low flush WCs, use of water saving devices and implementation of MBR-RO system for recycling by bulk consumers in addition to water audit and sharing of cost of waste disposal by waste generators.

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