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Home / Punjab / Punjab Rights Panel Seeks Report On Failed Water Samples

Punjab rights panel seeks report on failed water samples

Tribune News Service
Muktsar, Updated At : 06:39 AM Apr 08, 2025 IST
A team of the Health Department collects water samples in Muktsar district. File photo

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The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has taken a suo motu cognisance of The Tribune news report “65% water samples fail potability test in Muktsar” and asked the Secretary, Health Department, Punjab, to submit a report in that regard before the next date of hearing on May 26.

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In its order, the commission categorically mentioned that it perused the detailed news clipping viral on social media under the caption “65% water samples fail potability test in Muktsar” indicating that the district was grappling with a severe water quality crisis.

It was reported that out of 51 samples collected from various locations, only 18 were found safe for human consumption, while the remaining 33 were found non-potable due to bacterial contamination or other impurities.

The tests were conducted at the Punjab State Public Health laboratory in Kharar.

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