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Himachal CM Launches First Ozone‑Based Drinking Water Project in Dehra
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:39 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh chief minister announced the state's inaugural ozone‑based drinking water scheme in Dehra, aiming to improve water quality for residents.
New Delhi, Aug 29 — Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced the launch of the state's first ozone‑based drinking water project in Dehra. The initiative is presented as a pilot effort to harness ozone technology for purifying municipal water supplies, reducing reliance on conventional chlorine treatment.
The CM highlighted that ozone, a powerful oxidising agent, can eliminate pathogens and organic contaminants more efficiently, thereby delivering safer drinking water to households. Officials said the system will be installed at the main water treatment plant serving Dehra and will operate under continuous monitoring.
The project is part of the state government's broader push for modernising water infrastructure and addressing public health concerns linked to water‑borne diseases. Authorities plan to assess the pilot's performance before scaling the technology to other towns across Himachal Pradesh.
Implementation is expected to commence within the next few weeks, with local civic bodies coordinating the installation and community outreach. The government will also train staff on operating and maintaining the ozone units to ensure long‑term sustainability.
Stakeholders, including health experts and environmental groups, have welcomed the move, noting that ozone treatment produces no residual chemicals and aligns with the state's clean‑energy goals.
The CM highlighted that ozone, a powerful oxidising agent, can eliminate pathogens and organic contaminants more efficiently, thereby delivering safer drinking water to households. Officials said the system will be installed at the main water treatment plant serving Dehra and will operate under continuous monitoring.
The project is part of the state government's broader push for modernising water infrastructure and addressing public health concerns linked to water‑borne diseases. Authorities plan to assess the pilot's performance before scaling the technology to other towns across Himachal Pradesh.
Implementation is expected to commence within the next few weeks, with local civic bodies coordinating the installation and community outreach. The government will also train staff on operating and maintaining the ozone units to ensure long‑term sustainability.
Stakeholders, including health experts and environmental groups, have welcomed the move, noting that ozone treatment produces no residual chemicals and aligns with the state's clean‑energy goals.