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Noida Supernova Residents Battle Worm-Infested Water Crisis in Homes
Families living in Noida’s Supernova housing project say dirty water is coming from their taps.
They report seeing worms and black or yellowish water in kitchens, bathrooms and flushes.
Many residents now buy packaged water for drinking.
Some also use expensive filters, but the filters need frequent replacement.
Residents say the project stopped receiving Ganga water more than two years ago.
The Apartment Owners’ Association says unpaid water bills linked to the builder led to the supply stopping.
The association says the building now depends on borewell water that its treatment plant cannot fully clean.
Residents have asked a Supreme Court-appointed committee to help address the health and water-supply problem.
More than 350 families at Supernova in Noida report foul-smelling water containing worms.
Residents say Ganga water stopped over two years ago after unpaid water dues accumulated.
The Apartment Owners’ Association says dues rose from about Rs 42 lakh to over Rs 72 lakh with penalties.
Families are buying packaged water and using costly filters while relying on limited borewell-water treatment.
Residents have reported skin problems, hair loss and frequent throat infections, though these accounts are not independently medically confirmed.
- Who
- More than 350 families living in Supertech’s Supernova, along with the Apartment Owners’ Association.
- What
- Residents are reporting worm-infested, foul-smelling and discolored water from household taps and flushes.
- Where
- Supernova, Sector 94, Noida, along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
- When
- The reported water crisis has worsened recently; Ganga-water supply stopped more than two years ago.
- Why
- The association says unpaid water dues linked to the builder led to the Ganga-water supply being stopped, leaving residents dependent on inadequately treated borewell water.
Residents and Association
Water-Supply Department’s Position
Responsibility for restoring Ganga water
Residents and Association
The Apartment Owners’ Association says the builder failed to clear water dues, causing the supply to stop, and says residents are now left with unsafe water and limited treatment capacity.
Water-Supply Department’s Position
The water department reportedly told the association that the outstanding dues must be paid before Ganga-water supply can resume.
Current water safety
Residents and Association
Residents and association representatives describe the borewell water as a health hazard and say videos show worms and black water in homes.
Water-Supply Department’s Position
The article does not report a separate public assessment from the water department confirming or disputing the residents’ descriptions; the association says it is currently unable to supply clean water.
Key facts
- Affected project
- Supertech’s Supernova in Sector 94, Noida
- Affected residents
- More than 350 families
- Reported water problems
- Worms, foul smells, and yellowish-black or black water
- Water supply change
- Ganga-water supply reportedly stopped more than two years ago
- Reported dues
- About Rs 42 lakh initially, rising to over Rs 72 lakh including penalties
- Packaged water cost
- One resident said 40 litres costs Rs 240 and lasts five days
- Filter cost
- A household filter reportedly cost Rs 1 lakh and needed replacement every two to two-and-a-half months
Quotes
Naresh Nandwani
Treasurer of the Supernova Apartment Owners’ Association
“We get 40 litres of water that lasts for five days and it costs Rs 240. I have to prioritise my family’s health.”
indianexpress.com
“It is a health hazard for young children and senior citizens, or for anyone, since water is a basic necessity.”
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A 42-year-old assistant professor
Supernova resident who bought a three-bedroom flat in the project
“When we saw worms coming out of our kitchen tap, it was actually heartbreaking. Then it started coming in our toilet taps and flushes. No matter how many times we clear the washrooms, it doesn’t help.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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