Gurugram : The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has set an ambitious target of achieving 100 per cent reuse of tertiary treated wastewater across the city within the next six months, with a clear directive that no treated water should be discharged into Drain No. 8, commonly known as the Najafgarh drain.
Chairing a review meeting with Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), industry representatives, NGOs and GMDA officials, GMDA Chief Executive Officer P.C. Meena emphasized the need to maximize the utilization of treated water for irrigation, industrial use, groundwater recharge, green belts, parks and other non-potable purposes.
Officials informed the meeting that around 143 million litres per day (MLD) of tertiary treated water from the Dhanwapur Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is currently being used for irrigation, benefiting several villages along the treatment channel. Additionally, nearly 70 MLD of treated water from the Behrampur STP is being reused for industrial activities, groundwater recharge, maintenance of green spaces and water bodies.
Representatives of the textile industry stated that approximately 10 MLD of treated water from the Behrampur STP is being utilized by textile units through a dedicated pipeline network and pumping infrastructure developed by the industry. Textile Association Chairman Anil Jain praised the quality of treated water supplied by GMDA, describing it as among the best available in Haryana.
RWAs from Sectors 31 and 46 also expressed satisfaction with the initiative, highlighting the successful use of treated water for irrigation of parks and green belts, thereby reducing dependence on freshwater resources.
GMDA is further utilizing treated water to recharge groundwater through water bodies, including ponds at Sakatpur, Tikli and Silokhra. The authority is also examining proposals to create additional water bodies in nearby hilly areas for storage and utilization of treated water.
The meeting was informed that ongoing upgradation projects of 90 MLD and 75 MLD capacity are expected to be completed by August 2027, adding 165 MLD of treated water capacity. GMDA is also exploring the use of treated water for firefighting operations. Meena said complete reuse of treated water would help conserve freshwater, reduce groundwater extraction and generate additional revenue for the authority.