Samples of tap water fail test in Baltana

Gaurav Kanthwal

Tribune News Service

Zirakpur, August 10

All four tap water samples collected to check contamination failed the test conducted by the Health Department today.

The Mohali Civil Surgeon, Dr Adarshpal Kaur, said, “Bacterial contamination has been confirmed in all four samples. It was found that the tap water was not fit for drinking.” Health officials said a water sample taken from the main tank was found fit for drinking, but there was contamination in the lines.

Several taken ill in Dera Bassi

In Dera Bassi, a large number of people fell ill due to contaminated water in Shivpuri Mohalla on Tuesday. They are being treated at various private hospitals, according to residents. People in Shivpuri Mohalla adjoining the Chandigarh-Ambala National Highway have been facing drainage problem for a long time. This street is much lower than the highway where there are about 15 houses. Residents said many were suffering from stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhoea.

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