Raja Syed Rather
Ganderbal, Apr 13: The residents of Zirpora-Kullan of far-flung areas of Ganderbal district here have complained that they are being forced to consume contaminated drinking water and demanded immediate redressal of their grievances.
Locals said the water tank where from they are getting drinking water is almost non-functional which compels hundreds of residents to rely on the polluted drinking water.
The residents have urged authorities to make the water tank properly functional or make an alternative arrangement for supplying drinking water to the area.
“We have no water to drink, take bath or wash clothes. The water supply we receive from our taps is contaminated and comprises mud and if consumed, it can cause life risking diseases,” a local resident from Zirpora-Kullan said.
He said the people in the area have been demanding for a covered water tank for a long time now.
Residents alleged that there is no arrangement for filtration of the water and the PHE is feeding them with contaminated water.
“The authorities have failed to provide filtered water to us. The water we receive through taps is muddy and unsafe for drinking. This poses a greater threat to our health and to children in particular,” said a local.
The residents have urged authorities to make the water tank properly functional or come up with an alternative arrangement for supplying drinking water to the area. People of the area also demanded to cover the water tank properly so that the contamination of the source is avoided.
Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti department Ganderbal Jagmeet Singh said that the grievances of people will be resolved in as soon as possible.
