Over 30 residents of Delta 1 in Greater Noida have reported falling ill over the past three days, complaining of loose motions and stomach pain after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water. The
locals have blamed sewage-mixed water for the illnesses; however, no such contamination has been confirmed by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA).
According to residents, they have raised repeated complaints for several months with GNIDA but claimed that the problem continued. Pankaj Nagar, president of the Delta 1 Resident Welfare Association, said this was not the first such incident.
Several residents reported visible changes in the quality of water supplied to their homes. Vijay Singh, a resident of house number C 200, said he had been receiving yellow-coloured water for the last three days.
Health officials confirmed that a medical camp was set up after residents reported the illnesses. Speaking to The Indian Express, Narayan Kishore, Medical Superintendent of Dankaur Primary Health Centre, said around 30 people, including children, were examined.
Responding to the complaints, GNIDA took immediate cognisance of the issue and carried out repairs after identifying leaks in the water supply system.
In an official statement, the authority said a water department team inspected the area and tested the supply, as reported by the outlet.
According to GNIDA, a faulty connection was found in one house, while a leaking pipe was detected at another location. Repairs were carried out at both sites, and officials said there was no evidence of sewage mixing with the drinking water. Water samples have been collected and sent for laboratory testing.
Meanwhile, GNIDA CEO NG Ravi Kumar has ordered random water testing across Greater Noida to prevent similar incidents and ensure the safety of the water supply, the authority said.
Meanwhile, similar complaints of water contamination have surfaced from Delhi’s Burari area as well. Residents said the quality of water has continued to worsen despite repeated alerts being raised, alleging a lack of action to repair pipelines and regulate supply under the Delhi Jal Board. Visuals shared from the area showed grey-coloured water flowing from a household tap, raising fresh concerns over possible contamination.
