Islamabad Water Reservoirs Cleaned Under CDA Safety Drive
Capital authority says routine cleaning and disinfection at G-10 Water Works forms part of wider efforts to protect drinking-water quality, curb network losses and strengthen Islamabad’s long-term water security.
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has carried out cleaning and disinfection of water reservoirs at G-10 Water Works as part of routine maintenance measures aimed at maintaining hygienic conditions and safeguarding the quality of drinking water supplied to Islamabad residents.
In a statement issued on September 23, CDA said Islamabad Water was regularly cleaning and disinfecting reservoirs while monitoring water-supply facilities to maintain safe and hygienic drinking-water services across the federal capital.
The authority said the G-10 operation was part of its routine water-quality and maintenance programme rather than an emergency intervention. CDA said it was also working to improve existing water infrastructure, strengthen distribution networks, identify and repair leakages, reduce water losses and expand storage capacity.
CDA Expands Long-Term Water Infrastructure Planning
The latest measures come as Islamabad’s water infrastructure is undergoing broader long-term planning. Earlier this month, CDA and the Japan International Cooperation Agency signed an MoU for an integrated water supply, sewerage and drainage master plan covering ICT Zones 1–5. The proposed plan is expected to examine water resources, demand forecasts, storage, water quality, leakage reduction and potential future supply sources.
Water conservation is another component of CDA’s strategy. The authority has previously announced projects involving around 100 rainwater recharge wells and 20 water-storage tanks, alongside rehabilitation and upgrading of waterworks, pipelines, treatment facilities and pumps.
CDA has also made rooftop rainwater harvesting mandatory under its building bylaws, directing Islamabad residents to install appropriate systems as part of efforts to conserve rainwater and support groundwater recharge.
Residents Urged to Conserve Water and Protect Resources
According to Wednesday’s statement, residential, institutional and commercial properties are being encouraged to use scientifically designed rainwater collection and groundwater-recharge systems where technically feasible. Harvested rainwater can potentially be used for gardening, landscaping, cleaning and other non-potable purposes.
The authority also urged residents to report leaking water lines and unnecessary wastage so corrective work can be undertaken promptly. Citizens, educational institutions, offices, housing societies, markets and commercial establishments were asked to repair leaking taps and pipelines and avoid unnecessary use of potable water for washing vehicles and paved areas.
CDA further appealed to the public not to dispose of waste, chemicals, oil or sewage into drains, nullahs, watercourses or groundwater-recharge areas, warning that protection of existing resources is an important part of Islamabad’s long-term water security.
The authority said improving infrastructure, reducing distribution losses, expanding storage, exploring additional sources and promoting responsible water consumption would remain key priorities as Islamabad’s population and water requirements continue to grow.
