Rangpuri waterbody to be revived using treated water

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will soon begin work on a project to revive a dry waterbody in Rangpuri using treated wastewater from a sewage treatment plant (STP) in Vasant Kunj. The initiative, recommended in the newly released drainage master plan, aims to restore waterbodies that have disappeared over the years.

Officials said the plan involves laying ductile iron pipelines from the STP in Vasant Kunj’s E2 Block to a pond located at Khasra No 660 in Rangpuri village, which remains dry for most of the year.

A senior official said a contractor would be appointed to oversee the work, including arranging materials, labour and site access after assessing ground conditions. He added that the treated water would meet required standards and would be suitable for groundwater recharge and ecological improvement.

Officials noted that such systems also help store excess monsoon run-off, reducing pressure on drains during heavy rainfall. The project, estimated to cost about Rs 7 crore, is expected to be completed in roughly three months.

At present, treated water from the STP is discharged into drainage lines. The proposed pipeline will instead channel a steady flow directly to the Rangpuri waterbody.

The drainage master plan has recommended similar interventions across Delhi to revive traditional ponds and lakes, particularly as the city struggles with recurrent monsoon waterlogging.