Noida Water Crisis: Over 7,000 Residents Face Poor Quality and Inadequate Supply
More than 7,000 residents in Noida's Sector 122 (PK Block) and Junpat village in Greater Noida are currently grappling with a severe water crisis, marked by poor water quality and inadequate supply. This pressing issue has prompted numerous complaints to local authorities, highlighting the urgent need for intervention to restore clean and reliable water services.
Residents Forced to Rely on High-TDS Borewell Water
In Sector 122, residents have reported not receiving Ganga water for several days, forcing them to depend on borewell water that is characterized by high salinity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels exceeding 2,000. This makes the water unfit for daily use, including drinking, cooking, and bathing, posing significant health risks and inconvenience.
In a formal letter to the Noida Authority, Bhushan Sharma, the general secretary of the Residents' Welfare Association (RWA), emphasized the critical nature of the situation. "We have not been receiving the Ganga water supply for the past few days, and the borewell water is causing significant inconvenience to all residents as it's very high in TDS (over 2000)," Sharma stated. "We request your urgent intervention to restore a clean water supply to the sector."
Junpat Village Faces Similar Infrastructure Neglect
Junpat village, with a population of approximately 3,500 people, is experiencing a parallel crisis. Residents allege inadequate water supply and neglected infrastructure, including broken hand pumps and taps that have been left unattended for extended periods.
Mohit Bhati, a resident of Junpat village, voiced the community's frustrations. "With approximately 1,500 voters and a total population of around 3,500, the village faces a severe shortage of clean water, exacerbated by broken hand pumps and taps that have been left unattended," Bhati explained. "This should not be the case in a developing city where residents are paying hefty maintenance fees for basic services."
Bhati further called for immediate repairs and the establishment of a reliable water supply system. "We call for immediate repairs of the taps and hand pumps and the establishment of a reliable water supply system," he added, questioning the disparity in services. "True development encompasses not just infrastructure, but also ensuring that every home has access to clean and safe water, recognised as a fundamental right."
Authorities Assure Action Following Complaints
In response to the mounting complaints, officials from the Noida Authority and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority have assured residents that action will be taken. While specific details of the planned interventions have not been disclosed, the authorities have acknowledged the urgency of addressing the water quality and supply issues to alleviate the hardships faced by thousands of residents.
The ongoing water crisis underscores broader challenges in civic infrastructure and service delivery in rapidly developing urban areas. Residents continue to advocate for sustainable solutions to ensure consistent access to clean water, a basic necessity that remains elusive for many in these communities.
