- By Akansha Pandey
- Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:17 PM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is actively working to strengthen the city's drinking water network to address severe shortages faced during the summer. Following the commissioning of the fourth unit at the Chandu Budhera water treatment plant in April of this year, a fifth unit is now under construction and slated for a March 2026 launch.
Construction for the fifth unit of the Chandu Budhera plant is currently 50 per cent complete. Once operational, it will add 100 MLD (Megalitres Per Day) of drinking water to the city's supply, increasing the plant's total capacity to 500 MLD.
GMDA officials state this new capacity will specifically supply water to the rapidly developing new Sectors 58 to 80, where large housing societies are already established. This is expected to eliminate the need to operate borewells in these areas.
The Current Water Deficit
Gurugram, with a growing population of approximately 4 million, currently faces a significant water deficit, particularly during the peak summer months of May and June when demand exceeds 700 MLD.
Current Supply: The city's two main treatment plants, Chandu Budhera (400 MLD) and Basai (270 MLD), have a combined canal water processing capacity of 670 MLD.
Distribution: This bulk water supply is sent from the plants to municipal boosting stations and then distributed to homes across the city.
Supplementary Measures: To bridge the supply gap, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram currently relies on approximately 600 borewells. Despite this, many residents are still forced to purchase water from private tankers during the summer.
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Future Upgrades And Vision
The expansion is part of a broader GMDA strategy to secure the city's water supply. In addition to the Chandu Budhera project, the authority is also preparing to increase the capacity of the Basai water treatment plant. The ultimate goal is to ensure that once both plants are fully upgraded, Gurugram will no longer face a shortage of drinking water.