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Indore Water Crisis: 52% of Samples Show Bacterial Contamination in Bhagirathpura

The Indore Municipal Corporation has reported that 26 out of 50 water samples tested from the Bhagirathpura area show bacterial contamination. Officials have identified and sealed a leakage point near a police outpost, which included dismantling a nearby toilet. Residents are being advised via announcements to boil water and use municipal tankers for drinking water until the supply is declared safe. The IMC continues to collect and test new samples with the priority of quickly restoring safe water lines to the area.

Key Points: Indore Water Contamination: 26 of 50 Samples Show Bacteria

  • 52% of samples contaminated
  • Leak identified and sealed
  • Public advised to boil water
  • Tankers providing alternative supply
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"Reports of 26 samples out of 50 indicates presence of bacteria," says IMC additional commissioner on Indore water contamination issue

IMC reports bacterial contamination in 26 of 50 water samples in Indore's Bhagirathpura. Officials are working to restore safe supply and advise boiling water.

"The contamination, which indicates the presence of bacteria, was found in 26 out of 50 samples. - Rohit Sisoniya, IMC Additional Commissioner"

Indore, January 2

Indore Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner Rohit Sisoniya on Friday said that reports of the samples collected four days ago indicate the presence of bacteria in 26 samples out of 50 samples.

He also stressed that teams were working round the clock to resolve the contaminated water issue in the city's Bhagirathpura area.

"The report of the samples sent four days ago showed contamination. The contamination, which indicates the presence of bacteria, was found in 26 out of 50 samples. Primarily, we have resolved the problem which was reported near the police outpost and sealed the leakage there on priority basis. We have also dismantled the toilet built there. We have resolved the leakage. We have collected samples of the water today as well for testing and water supply will continue after its report arrives," said Rohit Sisoniya, Additional Commissioner, IMC.

The Additional Commissioner emphasised that they collected 50 samples from 32 different sites and were working continuously to quickly restore the water lines.

"The team has been working in Bhagirathpura day and night regarding the water supply. Our main priority was to identify the fault and the leakage, and we have been continuously testing the water and taking samples. Today, we have also collected 50 more samples. Our main objective is to quickly restore the water lines and begin supplying water so people can be confident the water is safe to drink. We have collected samples from 32 places," Sisoniya said.

He further added that the people were advised not to use water for drinking purposes today as samples were collected, requesting people to use the tankers for drinking water and boil before drinking.

"We are also making round-the-clock announcements advising people to boil the water before drinking it. We have informed people not to use supply water for drinking purposes today as it was for testing purposes. They may use water for cleaning purposes but have advised not to use it for drinking purposes till administration informs them to use it. For alternative arrangements, our tankers are stationed there round the clock, and we request the people to use the tankers for drinking water and drink boiled water as much as possible," the additional commissioner said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
At least they are being transparent with the numbers and working day-night. Bhagirathpura area always faces such issues during monsoon shifts. The tanker arrangement is good, but for how long? Permanent solution chahiye.
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Aman W
Boiling water is a basic precaution everyone should take, regardless of such reports. In many Indian towns, this is standard practice. Good that they are making announcements. Public health should always come first.
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Sarah B
I appreciate the detailed update from the Additional Commissioner. It shows they are on top of the testing. Collecting samples from 32 different sites is thorough. Hope the restoration is swift and the new report brings good news for the residents.
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Vikram M
"Dismantled the toilet built there" – This points to the core issue. Illegal construction and poor sewage planning contaminating water lines is a common problem in our cities. IMC must conduct a city-wide audit of such encroachments. Jai Hind.
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Kavya N
My relatives live in that area. They said tanker supply is irregular and there's always a rush. The advice is fine, but execution matters. The team is working hard, but the system needs to be more reliable. Praying for a quick resolution.

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