Jal Shakti Dept issues monsoon advisory for safe drinking water

With the onset of the monsoon and the rising threat of waterborne diseases, the Jal Shakti Department, Mandi, has issued a public advisory urging residents to adopt essential hygiene practices and ensure the consumption of safe drinking water.

Assistant Engineer Rohit Gupta stated that the department is conducting daily water sampling and quality tests from different parts of Mandi town. He assured that the water supplied through the department’s pipelines is safe for drinking, owing to advanced purification techniques such as rapid sand filtration and gaseous chlorination.

The department stressed that only clean and tested water—preferably from departmental sources—should be used for drinking purposes. Residents are also advised to regularly clean their private water storage tanks to avoid contamination.

In addition, traditional sources like step wells (bawdis), private wells, and other natural springs are being tested for quality. Until results confirm their safety, people have been cautioned against using them for drinking.

Citizens should remain alert for any signs of water quality issues such as discoloration, foul smell, or odd taste, especially in stored water. In such cases, the department recommends boiling the water or using chlorine tablets to ensure it is safe for consumption.

The advisory also urges residents to inspect their household water pipelines for leaks and get them repaired immediately, as such leaks can allow contaminants to enter the water supply. In case of any outbreak of waterborne diseases like jaundice in a locality, people are requested to promptly inform the department for swift investigation and corrective action.

The Jal Shakti Department emphasised that community cooperation is vital to ensuring water safety and protecting public health during the monsoon season.