Many NMC areas get muddy water
Nagpur: Residents from many areas, including Ishwar Nagar, Ashi Nagar, Subhan Nagar, and Digdoh Devi Nagar, are grappling with more than just the scorching summer heat — their taps are gushing brown, foul-smelling, and sometimes algae-laced water, sparking widespread health concerns.
Locals allege that despite repeated complaints, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has failed to provide a permanent fix, leaving residents to fend for themselves.
"The issue started yesterday when we noticed a strong kerosene-like smell in the tap water," said Nitesh Hatwar, a resident of Nandanvan. "Even today, the water smells the same. It's clearly not safe for drinking. We immediately informed NMC, and they promised to would send tank cleaners and check the pipelines.
Until then, we've stopped using tap water completely and are relying on borewell water. A few neighbouring houses are facing the same issue.
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Other areas are reporting even more alarming experiences. Shahnawaz Sheikh from Indiramata Nagar described a disturbing ordeal. "Over the past month, we've had several water issues, but this one was the worst. For 2 to 4 days, insects were coming out of the tap water in some houses.
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People were horrified. We stopped using tap water immediately and had to rely on canned water. We kept complaining, and finally, the NMC resolved the issue after four days — but it left everyone deeply shaken.
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Shrikant Waikar, executive engineer, water works department, acknowledged that water contamination is more frequently reported in slum areas or neighbourhoods close to them. "In such places, illegal sewer connections often lead to the contamination of drinking water," he said.
Waikar added that the department dispatches a team immediately upon receiving a complaint. "Pinpointing the source of contamination takes time, especially when the leak is underground. If the damage is minor, we repair it on-site. But for recurring or serious problems, we replace the entire pipeline."
He urged residents to report issues promptly to avoid escalation into full-blown health crises.
(With inputs by N Soumya)
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