Dibrugarh mandates monthly water quality tests for hotels & restaurants
Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh district administration has issued a strict order requiring all hotels, restaurants and similar establishments to conduct a monthly quality test of drinking water.
The directive, aimed at ensuring safe and potable water for customers, mandates compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms.
The order, dated May 21 and signed by additional district commissioner Biraj Boruah, stipulates that all eateries and lodging facilities must test their drinking water for physical, chemical and microbiological parameters. The tests must be carried out by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) or its authorised laboratories.
Under the new directive, establishments must submit their water quality reports to the district health officer, municipal corporation, or local licensing authority by the 10th of every month. The PHED will maintain a centralised database of all test results to monitor compliance and ensure timely testing. The new rules come into effect immediately, with the first round of test reports due by June 10.
As per the order, failure to adhere to the new regulations will invite stringent action under the Public Health Act, Food Safety and Standards Act, and other relevant laws.
Establishments found violating the norms may face fines, suspension of liceces, or even legal prosecution.
"We want to ensure that every citizen has access to safe drinking water, whether at home or in public spaces. Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental right, and this order is a proactive step to prevent waterborne diseases. We have observed instances where contaminated water has led to health hazards, and this measure will hold establishments accountable. Regular inspections will be conducted, and establishments found violating these guidelines will face immediate action," the ADC said.
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