The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has declared the water supplied from the filtration plants of Capital Development Authority (CDA) as potable and safe for drinking as per health standard of World Health Organization (WHO).
On the directions of Chairman CDA, Maroof Afzal, samples of water from different water filtration plants installed in various sectors were collected by PCRWR, which were analyzed.
After detailed test it was reported that the water is safe for drinking as per international standards of World Health Organization (WHO).
The purpose was to ensure provision of safe and clean drinking water to the residents of the Federal Capital.
Meanwhile, Chairman CDA, Maroof Afzal has directed the Water Supply Wing to carry out inspection of the water filtration plants in the city on regular basis to ensure supply of clean drinking water for residents of the capital.
He also directed the concerned formation of the authority for timely repair and maintenance of the water filtration plants. He further directed the water supply wing to ensure replacement of water filters on regular basis and maintain its record.