Noida: Water supply was disrupted for 24 hours from Friday morning in the densely populated Sector 12 after the supply pipeline was damaged. Apart from that, drain covers were reported broken and untended in the sector, which added to sanitation issues. Additionally, dirty, yellowish water was supplied in Sector 40 on Friday, exacerbating the situation.“A major water supply pipe burst near a house in Sector 12 on Friday morning. Water leaked from the damaged part for hours, accumulating on the street and leading to considerable wastage,” said Tarsem Chand, president of the plot owners and residents Welfare Association (PORWA) of the sector. Chand wrote to Noida Authority to immediately repair the leak and restore supply for the area.Residents of the sector also complained the drainage infrastructure in the area lacked maintenance. In B Block, drain covers are broken and a dilapidated drain near Block Y has made the area prone to accidents and mosquito-borne diseases. Chand requested the Authority’s civil department to conduct urgent repairs, emphasising the health hazards posed by open drains. “A comprehensive survey of Sector 12 is required to address all open drains, and immediate action should be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of residents,” he said.Water supply issues were seen 6km away from Sector 12 as well. In Sector 40, residents said supply is inconsistent because of low pressure. When they do get water from the local pump house, it is dirty and yellow. Mohinder Singh, general secretary of the Sector 40 RWA, voiced his frustration over persistent dirty water supply and raised concerns about potential health risks for the community. He called for accountability and demanded an FIR against those who are causing the situation.
Residents of Sector 40 said they have been getting dirty, yellow water from their local pump house
An official from Noida Authority said they have taken note of both issues and they will be addressed on an urgent basis.
