Contaminated Water Supply in Noida and Greater Noida: Minister Assures ‘No Indore-like Situation’

Noida/Greater Noida: Uttar Pradesh State Minister Kunwar Brijesh Singh has assured residents that the contaminated water supply issues in Noida and Greater Noida will not escalate into an “Indore-like” crisis. Speaking on Sunday, the minister said authorities have been instructed to submit detailed reports and ensure the provision of clean drinking water to residents.

Despite these assurances, complaints about polluted water continue in localities such as Kanshiram Society in Sector-25, Noida, and Sector Beta-1, Greater Noida. Residents have reported muddy, foul-smelling water for nearly a month, causing skin issues and gastrointestinal problems, particularly among children and the elderly. Many families have been forced to purchase drinking water from the market.

Minister’s Statement
Minister Brijesh Singh, who was in Greater Noida for a press conference on the “Vikshit Bharat – Rozgar Jeevika Guarantee Gramin Yojana (VBG-RGJ),” responded to questions from NBT regarding illnesses caused by contaminated water. Referring to the deaths in Indore due to polluted water, he assured, “Such a situation will not be allowed in Noida and Greater Noida. This is a matter of public interest.” He stated that officials from Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Authority would submit reports and were directed to work seriously on the issue. “An action plan will be prepared to ensure the supply of clean water. Residents will not face any inconvenience. Any lapses will be corrected, responsibilities assigned, and strict action taken against negligent staff,” the minister added.

Residents Raise Complaints
Local residents, including Santosh and Ravi Kumar, reported that for the past month, water in their areas has been murky and malodorous, affecting health. In Greater Noida’s Sector Beta-1, complaints of dirty water have been reported from Delta-1, Alpha-2, and E-Block. Harendra Bhati, Secretary of the RWA, accused the authority of negligence, citing sewer overflows contaminating supply pipelines. Residents claim that while the authority collects hefty water bills, it has failed to resolve these issues, threatening protests if the problem persists.

Inspection and Remedial Measures
In response, the Greater Noida Authority launched a fourth-day campaign to monitor water quality across 80 locations in over 18 sectors and villages. Teams equipped with TDS meters, pH, and chlorine kits conducted random inspections to ensure water quality standards are met. Under the supervision of GM A.K. Singh, eight teams are examining supply lines for leaks, sewer overflows, and cross-connections. Additionally, two teams from Shriram Institute for Industrial Research are assisting in water quality checks. ACEO Sunil Kumar Singh confirmed that the authority is committed to providing safe drinking water and will continue efforts to maintain quality even after the campaign concludes.