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Greater Noida Residents Drink Sewage Water Amidst Pipeline Crisis
16 Jan
Summary
- Over 70 residents in Alpha 2, Greater Noida, reported illness from contaminated water.
- Damaged pipelines and open sewer lines are suspected causes of water contamination.
- Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority is conducting an audit of water systems.
Residents of Alpha 2 in Greater Noida are facing a severe health scare, with over 70 individuals reporting sickness. The alarming situation came to light on January 8, when the Residents Welfare Association president learned that four college students had contracted typhoid, allegedly from consuming water mixed with sewage due to damaged pipelines. The sector's aging galvanized iron water pipelines and uncovered sewer lines have been blamed for frequent contamination and flooding.
In response to the growing number of complaints, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) collected water samples for testing on January 8 and has begun an urgent audit of the city's water supply infrastructure. Despite multiple complaints lodged over the past eighteen months, residents claim the pipeline issues were not permanently addressed. GNIDA officials stated that recent introduction of Ganga water and increased pressure may have exacerbated leakages in the old pipelines.
