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Greater Noida Horror: Concerns about contaminated drinking water were raised after more than 200 residents of Greater Noida's Ajnara Homes Society became unwell in two days. The symptoms, which included vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort, were reported by several residents.

There are worries over the safety of the water supply in the community because many have shown serious symptoms. On Monday, a resident was admitted to the hospital.

Residents allege that polluted water is delivered as a result of negligence by the local authority's and society maintenance.

“More than 200 residents reported illness. The most affected towers are M, J, K, and A. However, on Tuesday, almost all the towers’ residents complained of similar issues. It is suspected that the groundwater supply of the society is contaminated because if the overhead tanks were affected, it would affect only one tower, as each tower has individual overhead tanks,” said Chandan Sinha, AOA president of Ajnara Homes as quoted by TOI.

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"The situation is alarming. Many complained of symptoms after drinking the tap water. The most affected are children and old-aged people,” said a J tower resident at the society.

Officials from the health department visited the location after receiving the complaints.

“A health camp will be set up from Wednesday at the society. The health department collected data and inspected the society. Reports will be made available soon,” said Narendra Kumar, CMO, Noida.

Officials also took water samples from the society. Meanwhile, the AOA, working with nearby private hospitals, organised two private health camps on Monday.