Residents Report Black, Foul-Smelling Tap Water Across Several East Delhi Colonies

Residents in Shastri Park, Jyoti Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Sundar Nagri and Dilshad Garden reported black, foul-smelling tap water on Thursday morning. They said they called Delhi Jal Board officials and staff, but the problem remained unresolved. Some families bought bottled water, while others collected water from nearby homes for drinking and cooking. Residents said the water looked too dirty to use and feared contamination could cause stomach illnesses. West Jyoti Nagar RWA president Manmohan Saraswat said sewer lines in the colony were blocked and overflowing. He alleged that water from a large drain under construction on Loni Road had been diverted into the colony’s sewer line, affecting drainage and water quality.