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ISLAMABAD, (APP) The Pakistan Council of Research in
Water Resources (PCRWR), has declared the water supplied from the
filtration plants of CDA as potable and safe for drinking purpose as
per health standard of World Health Organization (WHO).
The PCRWR has sent its report to CDA in this regard.
On the directions of Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA),
Maroof Afzal, samples of water from different water filtration plants
installed in various sectors were collected by PCRWR, which was 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 aimed 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 to residents of
the capital city.
He also directed the concerned formation of the Authority for timely
necessary repair and maintenance of the water filtration plants in
the city. He further directed the water supply wing to ensure
replacement of water filters on regular basis and maintain its record.