Jagran Correspondent, Noida: Amid inflation, where managing household budgets is becoming a challenge for ordinary people, the water crisis has further exacerbated the problems of residents in several sectors of Noida. Just five months back, the incident of people falling ill due to contaminated water in Indore attracted national attention.
Around the same time, complaints of dirty water were also reported in Noida's Sectors 19, 27, and 78. Although the water department has done some work to improve the situation, several other sectors in the city still struggle with this problem. The situation has deteriorated to such levels that Noida residents are forced to buy portable water.
"Guidelines have been issued for the relevant investigation, wherever there is a problem it will be resolved,” said RP Singh, General Manager Noida Authority.
The water crisis, as a result, has put an additional burden on residents' pockets. Due to dirty water and low pressure, people are forced to purchase drinking water. Contaminated water has also been the reason behind premature failure of RO machines. As a result, a family is spending Rs 45,000 to 50,000 annually just to arrange clean water.
“Dirty water can quickly damage RO filters. This can lead to frequent repairs, putting an extra burden on your wallet,” said Satish, a resident of Sector 71.
Dirty Water In Taps Since Last 3 Days
Due to power outages, Sector 122 continues to face water pressure and supply issues. Sector 22's A and B blocks have been reporting dirty water for the past three days. Several areas in Sectors 40, 41, 71, 73, and 82 also face problems with dirty water and low water pressure.
Residents said that they have to spend up to Rs 100 a day for potable water. Locals alleged that despite repeated complaints, a permanent solution to the problem remains elusive.
“Dirty water has been coming for three days. We have to buy drinking water from the market. The RO also needs to be repaired several times a year, costing thousands of rupees,” said Mukesh Gupta, a resident of Sector 22.
“Every month, around Rs 3,000 are spent on purchasing drinking water. This is taking a toll on the average family's budget. When the power goes out, the water supply also stops,” said Shashi Gupta, a resident of Sector 122.