New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has approved the construction of a new filter house at the Nangloi water treatment plant (WTP) at a cost of Rs 59.7 crore to ensure round-the-clock water supply in the national capital, according to an official statement issued on Saturday.

With the new filter house having advanced technology, the Nangloi WTP will be able to treat 10-15 per cent more water during the peak summer season and meet the increased demand, the statement said.

Sisodia said the new filter house will help meet the water supply demand in different areas of Delhi and overcome the shortage of drinking water in the summer season.

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