More than half of the water samples collected within the month of July have failed the potability check, elevating well being considerations among the many public.

According to the info of the district well being division, out of a complete of 89 samples taken from numerous areas, together with municipal well being spots, colleges, and public areas, 49 samples have been discovered unsuitable for consumption.

The information signifies that 30 out of 43 samples taken from city municipal areas didn’t move the potability check. These samples have been collected from areas like Partapwala, Macchiwara, Krishnapuri, and Indra Colony. Similarly, 13 out of 40 water samples collected from colleges in Sidhwan Bet, Jagraon, and Payal additionally failed the standard evaluation, rendering the water sources of those colleges unfit for consumption.

All six samples taken from public well being sources have been discovered to be of poor high quality. The affected areas embody Janta Nagar, Dhoka Mohalla, Basant Nagar, Harbanspura, Shimlapuri, and Giaspura, amongst others.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Amarjot Singh warned in regards to the 55% samples that fell wanting water high quality requirements, saying, “Bacterial growth sees exponential rise during the monsoon season if left unaddressed. Microbiologically tainted drinking water has the potential to spread diseases like diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and severe gastrointestinal illnesses when consumed over extended periods.”

Deputy commissioner Surabhi Malik mentioned, “During the rainy season, the regular cleaning of water tanks can be compromised, making these sources more susceptible to contamination. The primary goal of collecting these samples is to monitor and curb contamination. The administration is committed to ensuring that these areas receive a clean supply of potable water.”

Malik mentioned that work is underway to put in filters in colleges. “We are dedicated to equipping all educational facilities across the district with water filters to guarantee clean and safe drinking water for our students.”

The well being division, tasked with guaranteeing water security, sometimes collects 60-80 samples every month for contamination checks. In the earlier months, 16 out of 69 samples failed in June, whereas 17 out of 80 samples fell under par in May.

However, residents have expressed their considerations over the deteriorating water high quality. Many have complained in regards to the foul scent and discolouration of the water.

Krishna Yadav, a resident of Giaspura, mentioned that regardless of their complaints, authorities have suggested them to put in water purifiers, which is financially burdensome for a lot of within the space, particularly the labourers.

“It’s not just July, even throughout the first week of August, our homes were supplied with foul-smelling, yellowish water due to rains. This left us with no choice but to seek drinking water from nearby gurdwaras,” Gurpreet Kaur, a resident of Tajpur Road, mentioned.