Rohtak residents continue to face water shortage

Residents of several colonies in Rohtak continue to face acute hardship due to a shortage of potable water, forcing many to fetch supplies from elsewhere to meet daily needs.

Amid the growing crisis, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta disclosed that the state government has sanctioned a Rs 16.5-crore project to replace old and dilapidated pipelines with new ones. Work on the scheme is expected to begin shortly.

The scarcity is particularly severe in parts of Old Rohtak, though Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) officials maintain that potable water is being supplied once daily.

“Most of these areas receive water from Water Works-One. Supply has been partially disrupted due to damage to the sewer line near Sector-3, which is being repaired. This has forced us to divert the potable water line temporarily. The repair work will be completed within a couple of days, after which regular supply will resume,” said Sandeep Kumar, Executive Engineer, PHED.

Kumar admitted receiving complaints of contaminated water in the DLF Colony area and assured that efforts were underway to resolve the issue. He confirmed that new pipelines would be laid in Pada Mohalla, Salara Mohalla, Quilla Mohalla and adjoining areas.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to prioritise water and sewerage issues, and launched a campaign to remove illegal and worn-out connections that often cause contamination. He stressed that areas with frequent complaints should receive special attention.

Gupta also announced the construction of a boosting station at Rainkpura at a cost of over Rs 2 crore, with tenders already issued. Another boosting station is planned at Salara Mohalla. Additionally, a Rs 27.5-crore project to lay a new pipeline from Jawaharlal Nehru Canal to Pratham Jalghar is also on the cards to improve supply.