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Bhopal's Water Fears: E.coli Found in Groundwater
10 Jan
Summary
- Bhopal's groundwater in four areas tested positive for E.coli bacteria.
- The contamination is limited to groundwater, not the city's piped water supply.
- Iron levels in affected water are 100 times higher than safe limits.
Bhopal has become the latest city to grapple with a significant water contamination issue, following a similar crisis in Indore. Groundwater samples from four distinct locations within Bhopal have tested positive for the presence of E.coli bacteria. The Bhopal Municipal Corporation has responded by issuing a ban on the use of this contaminated groundwater.
Authorities have assured residents that the contamination is currently confined to groundwater sources and has not impacted the city's treated, piped water supply. Despite these assurances, locals in affected areas have expressed fear, reporting that tap water sometimes turns red and emits an unbearable stench, making it seem unsafe for drinking, bathing, or washing.
Further analysis of the contaminated water revealed alarming levels of iron, exceeding safe limits by an astonishing 100 times. The presence of E.coli, the same bacterium linked to fatalities in Indore's water crisis, has heightened public concern about water safety and hygiene practices across the city.
