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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Worms Found in Contaminated Water Supply
11 Sep
Summary
- Water supplied only once every 11-12 days to residents.
- Initial water flow found discoloured, foul-smelling, and containing worms.
- Aging pipelines blamed for sewage and drainage water seeping into supply.
Residents in Roshan Gate and Wahed Colony, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, are enduring a critical water shortage, with supplies arriving merely once every 11 to 12 days. Compounding the issue, the initial water dispensed is described as discoloured, malodorous, and containing live worms. This necessitates running taps for extended periods to clear the contaminated flow before it is usable.
The severe contamination is attributed to the city's deteriorating underground pipeline network. Porous old pipes allow sewage and drainage water to infiltrate the potable water supply. This prolonged stagnation between infrequent supplies creates a breeding ground for larvae and worms. A local corporator has formally submitted a grievance, highlighting the significant public health risks posed by consuming such water.
