Muddy water supply in some Panchkula sectors despite repeated complaints
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Panchkula: An 83-year-old retired deputy commandant from the defence sector has been running from pillar to post for over a year, trying to get his muddy water supply issue resolved, but despite all efforts, the problem remains unsolved.
On Monday, Suresh Aggarwal, a resident of Sector 4 who lives with his wife, attended the Samdhaan Shivir chaired by deputy commissioner Monika Gupta and personally raised his long-standing issue of muddy water supply. However, even this effort failed to bring relief. Following the DC's instructions, a water supply worker inspected his house again, but by Wednesday, the problem persisted. He is still receiving muddy water.
"We have two filters and get them serviced regularly, replacing old parts with new ones. Yet, we find so much mud in them. Water supply officials have visited my house multiple times, but the issue hasn't been resolved in over a year. Even approaching the DC didn't help," lamented the 83-year-old retired deputy commandant.
Suresh Aggarwal is not alone in facing this ordeal. Subhash Chandra, a captain in the merchant navy and president of the Sector 2 residents' welfare society, shared a similar concern.
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"For the past two months, residents here have been receiving muddy water. We contacted the junior engineer and other officials, but none could provide a satisfactory technical explanation. The problem continues to persist," he told TOI.
"Although muddy water is present only during the first 10–15 minutes of both morning and evening supply times, just think about the amount of water wasted when all residents have to let it flow out.
At a time when we talk about water conservation, the reality is quite the opposite," said the 68-year-old serving captain.
Rakesh Aggarwal, president of Vikas Manch Panchkula and a resident of Sector 12, added, "Muddy water supply usually happens during repair work. But here, such maintenance is frequent, almost every month or two. The old tubewells often face issues like pipeline breakage or leakage. When repairs are carried out, muddy water continues for two to three days, causing inconvenience to residents."
Previously, Sector 15 frequently reported dirty water supply, but residents say the situation there has improved for now.
Meanwhile, Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) maintains that everything is under control. HSVP executive engineer Shamsher Singh Dhillon said, "There is no muddy water supply in Panchkula. If we receive any specific complaint, we address it promptly. In some cases, when we treat Bhakra water using fitkari (alum), and taps remain unused for a few days due to a closed house, muddy water may appear in old pipelines.
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So far, residents of the trans-Ghaggar sectors have not reported muddy water issues. Their concern is low water supply.
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