Over 100 Fall Ill After Drinking Contaminated Water In Greater Noida Society; Bacteria Found In Supply

Jagran Correspondent, Greater Noida: Over 100 people have fallen ill due to the supply of contaminated Ganga water in Nirala Green Arch Society of Greater Noida West. According to residents, tests have confirmed bacteria in the water, causing panic among the 1,640 families living in the society's 11 towers. Residents have also accused the AOA and the Greater Noida Authority of negligence.

Residents of the society stated that they have been complaining about the quality of the Ganges water for the past two months. In the past week, cases of vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever have been continuously reported on the society's WhatsApp groups.

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Water Samples Had Coliform, E coli Bacteria

When the situation worsened, the AOA sent water samples to a private lab. The report found the water unfit for drinking. It also contained coliform and E coli bacteria, which are known to be the main causes of waterborne illnesses. Residents claim that more than 100 people have fallen ill in just two weeks, including about 70 children.

Residents Forced To Drink Boiled Water

With the rise in illness, most families are now boiling water for consumption. A resident Pawan said, "Everyone in my family is sick. Despite repeated complaints, no concrete action has been taken."

Resident Nawal Kishore Singh accused the AOA of negligence, saying that the overhead tanks were not cleaned and water tested on time. “Had they paid attention earlier, so many people would not have fallen ill,” he stated.

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Gautam Bhatia, General Secretary of the AOA, said that the water was tested based on public complaints. The authority was informed after the report was received. He stated that cleaning the tanks during the rainy season was not possible, adding that work will begin in the first week of September.

On Wednesday, upon receiving the information, a team from the authority arrived and collected water samples. These have been sent to the laboratory for testing. Authority officials id the water is being tested and further action will be taken after the report.