India, Feb. 16 -- The fifth unit of the Chandu-Budhera water treatment plant is set to become operational in May 2026, adding 100 million litres per day (MLD) of potable water supply to the city, officials said on Sunday, in a move aimed at addressing peak summer demand that often exceeds 700 MLD.

Officials said that Gurugram currently receives around 670 MLD from the Chandu-Budhera and Basai plants combined. Once operational, the new unit will increase Chandu-Budhera's capacity by 100 MLD and help bridge the supply-demand gap.

GMDA officials said work on the fifth unit is progressing. A fourth unit of 100 MLD has also been proposed at the Basai water treatment plant at an estimated cost of Rs.166 crore and is expected to be completed b...