Contaminated Drinking Water Claims Another Life In Indore
Authorities investigate water contamination in Indore after another death, raising concerns over public health and civic infrastructure.
Contaminated drinking water has claimed one more life in Indore, raising fresh concerns over public health safety and civic infrastructure in the city. The latest death, reported on Wednesday, is linked to waterborne illness suspected to have been caused by polluted water supplied in parts of the city, officials said.
According to local authorities, the deceased had been undergoing treatment for severe gastrointestinal complications consistent with water contamination. While medical teams are awaiting final reports, preliminary assessments point to consumption of unsafe water as the primary cause. With this death, the toll linked to the recent contamination episode has increased, intensifying scrutiny of the city’s water distribution system.
Residents in affected localities have reported foul-smelling and discoloured water over the past several days, prompting complaints to the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC). Following these reports, civic officials conducted inspections and collected water samples from multiple points in the supply network. Initial findings indicated possible leakage and mixing of sewage with drinking water pipelines in certain areas.
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The municipal corporation has since claimed to have shut down contaminated supply lines and initiated chlorination and flushing of pipelines. Water tankers have been deployed to provide temporary relief to residents, while repair work is reportedly underway to fix damaged pipelines. Health department teams have also been sent door-to-door in vulnerable neighbourhoods to identify symptoms of waterborne diseases and advise residents to boil water before use.
Public health experts warn that contaminated water can quickly lead to outbreaks of diseases such as gastroenteritis, typhoid, and cholera if swift preventive measures are not taken. They have urged civic bodies to conduct regular quality checks and upgrade ageing infrastructure to prevent recurrence, particularly ahead of the summer months when water scarcity increases dependence on compromised supply lines.
Meanwhile, local residents and opposition leaders have demanded accountability, alleging negligence on the part of civic authorities. They have called for a comprehensive audit of the city’s water supply system and compensation for affected families. The district administration has said it is monitoring the situation closely and has assured strict action if lapses are found.
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