The problem of shortage of potable water would have been easily overcomes if residential colonies situated in the rural areas had given the status of urban in the past. Well established sources revealed that more than 400 colonies in Dehradun district is still waiting the status of urban for receiving the adequate supply of potable water to their respective colonies.
Even after taking several measures by Jal Sansthan officials, the problem of acute shortage of potable water is still prevailing across the state, with those who are living in the fringe parts of the state are worst sufferers.
Additionally, all those villagers who are living in the remote areas and mountainous areas of the state are worst sufferers as they traverse several kilometers to quench their thirst. The problem of water scarcity is equally worst in the Dehradun district. Well established sources revealed that the problem of shortage of potable water could be easily overcome if colonies were given the status of urban.
Well established sources revealed that 40-70 is lPCD (litres per Capita per Day) for rural areas whereas the urban localities enjoy exactly double lPCD (150). He said that the department is also urging administration to upgrade the system for overcoming the problem of potable water in the region. Among those colonies include Motthorowala, Chindowali, Makkawala, Danda lakhaund, Chandroti, Jeevanwala, Gohrimaafi, Guniyalgaon, Sailangaon, Kirsoli, Dhoran, Miyanwala, Mehunwala, Danda etc are still under rural category despite the fact the population of these colonies has increased several times especially after the formation of Uttarakhand. One of the department sources who wished anonymity told The Pioneer that the supply of water to colonies is done on population and connection basis. He said that problem of shortage of potable water would be overcomes, once all pending projects compete in the near future.