Guwahati Jal Board (GMDW&SB)

uwahati Jal Board

Guwahati Jal Board was established as a single organization responsible for Water Supply & Sewerage services to the residents of the Guwahati Metropolitan Area (GMA). Upon completion, the water supply & sewerage facilities for entire GMA will be taken over by the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board, which will also be responsible for operating and maintaining them on a sustainable basis.

Main Functions

▪ The Board will plan, design, construct, maintain, operate & manage the water supply system and the sewerage and sewage treatment works in GMA.
▪ The Board will plan, regulate and manage the exploitation of ground water.
▪ The Board will promote measures for conservation, recycling and reuse of water.

Mission

▪ Provide hygienic and safe drinking water for the residents of Guwahati Metropolitan Area.
▪ Proper Treatment of waste water and sewage to promote a hygienic environment for the public.
▪ Promotion of water supply and sewerage connections.
▪ Promotion of meter-based payment compliance.
▪ Improvement of customer relationship.

Regulatory Authority

The Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board Act, 2009 provides for the constitution of a Guwahati Water Regulatory Authority (GWRA) to oversee the activities of Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board, and with specific responsibilities for consumer protection and regulation of tariffs charged for water supply and sewerage services within Guwahati Metropolitan Area.