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MCD Intensifies Water Surveillance After Contamination Scare
4 Feb
Summary
- MCD enhanced water checks in food hubs after Indore incident.
- Over 150 water samples tested this year; 33 found unfit.
- Alert issued to field units to prevent public health mishaps.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched intensified water quality surveillance across the city's food establishments, including mass kitchens, banquet halls, and sweet shops. This proactive measure follows a severe water contamination incident in Indore last year that resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread illness.
Officials stated that all deputy health officers have been instructed to enhance checks and ensure regular reporting to the Delhi Jal Board. The status of Oral Rehydration Salt and chlorine depots is also being updated. Over 150 water samples have been analyzed this year, with 33 failing to meet consumption standards, particularly in the Civil Lines zone.
Field units have been placed on high alert to prevent any public health emergencies. Strict surveillance is deemed essential, especially in areas with dense commercial activity, to ensure the safety of water supplied to food businesses that see heavy customer traffic.
