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Are water ATMs the answer to Delhi's clean water needs?

Juhi Chaudhary
April 18, 2025

Many informal settlements around Delhi have no reliable piped water supply. Water ATMs offer residents a safe and affordable solution.

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Juhi Chaudhary Freelance reporter for Eco India based in Delhi
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