Archive · 30 May 2025
Chandigarh Residents Fall Ill Amidst Water Contamination
Residents of Shivalik Vihar in Manimajra are suffering from stomach infections due to contaminated tap water.
This is happening after a new 24/7 water supply project was launched.
People have been getting dirty water for about three months, making many families sick.
Residents, including doctors, report symptoms like stomach pain and loose motions.
While officials claim to have fixed the problem, residents are still facing issues.
The UT health director initially claimed few infections were observed.
However, during a ground visit, TOI reportedly found many affected households.
Residents of Shivalik Vihar, Manimajra, report severe water contamination.
Several households are experiencing stomach infections.
Contaminated water supply has persisted for approximately three months.
Official response includes cleaning pipelines, but reports of contamination persist.
The issue comes after the inauguration of a 24x7 drinking water project in August 2024.
- Who
- Residents of Shivalik Vihar, NAC Manimajra and the Municipal Corporation (MC).
- What
- Contaminated water supply leading to illness.
- When
- For the past three months; critical this past week.
- Where
- Shivalik Vihar, NAC Manimajra, Chandigarh.
- Why
- Due to contamination in the water supply.
Resident Concerns
Official Response
Water Quality
Resident Concerns
Residents: Contaminated water for months, causing illness.
Official Response
MC: Pipelines cleaned and public will start getting clean water.
- Project Launch
- 24x7 drinking water supply project inaugurated in Aug 2024
- Affected Area
- Shivalik Vihar, NAC Manimajra
- Health Impact
- Acute stomach infections
- Duration of Contamination
- Dirty water for three months
- Household Impact
- Two to six family members ill in many homes
- Official Response
- MC public health executive engineer Yogesh Aggarwal
