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Silt-Choked Water Sparks Health Fears in Dharmapuri Village
19 Sep
Summary
- Villagers fear health issues from muddy water supply.
- Residue from idol immersions suspected in water contamination.
- Residents demand immediate intervention and water treatment.
Residents of K Agraharam village in Dharmapuri have voiced serious concerns regarding the drinking water supplied through the Hogenakkal Combined Drinking Water Scheme. On Saturday morning, the villagers boycotted the supply, citing the presence of excessive silt and mud, which they believe poses significant health risks.
Concerns have been raised that residue from the recent immersion of hundreds of Vinayaka idols in the Cauvery River at Hogenakkal may have contaminated the drinking water system. Villagers expressed fear that consuming or even using this water for cooking could lead to illnesses such as diarrhea, fever, and respiratory infections.
Residents are urgently calling for intervention from the district administration. They demand that the water be thoroughly treated and purified before being distributed, and that measures be put in place to prevent potential infections. The community emphasized their complete reliance on this scheme for their daily water needs.
