Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Nashik Corporator Protests Alleged Chemical Contamination, Seeks Safe Water
People in parts of Nashik say the water from their wells and hand pumps may be polluted.
They believe chemical wastewater from some factories could be reaching their neighbourhoods.
They have noticed bad smells and changes in the water's colour.
Some residents also report skin problems, itching and rashes.
They say regular water from the municipality does not arrive with enough pressure, so they depend on wells and hand pumps.
A local councillor and other representatives protested to draw attention to the problem.
Residents want the water tested and any responsible factories held accountable.
They also want a steady supply of safe drinking water.
Residents allege wastewater from factories in Ambad Industrial Estate is contaminating local drains, wells and hand pumps.
Reportedly affected areas include Maruti Sankul, Dattanagar, Tuljabhavani locality and the area near Navnath Maharaj Temple in Ward 27.
Residents report foul odours, discoloured water and health problems including skin disorders, itching and rashes.
Corporator Nitin Datir and other representatives protested before the Nashik Municipal Corporation General Body Meeting, demanding safe drinking water.
Residents seek water testing, action against any responsible factories and a permanent supply of safe water.
- Who
- Residents of affected Nashik localities, corporator Nitin Datir, corporators Kiran Gamne-Darade and Priyanka Donde, and Shiv Sena office-bearers.
- What
- Residents alleged chemical contamination of local water sources and demanded testing, action against responsible factories and safe drinking water.
- When
- Before Tuesday's General Body Meeting.
- Where
- Maruti Sankul, Dattanagar, Tuljabhavani locality and near Navnath Maharaj Temple in Ward No. 27, Nashik.
- Why
- Residents say suspected chemical discharge and inadequate regular municipal water supply have left them relying on wells and hand pumps.
Residents' allegations and demands
Authorities' position
Source of contamination
Residents' allegations and demands
Residents allege chemical-laden water from certain coating factories in Ambad Industrial Estate is polluting nearby water sources.
Authorities' position
The article does not provide a response from the factories, Nashik Municipal Corporation or Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
Health effects
Residents' allegations and demands
Residents report skin disorders, itching and rashes and are concerned about the water's safety.
Authorities' position
The article does not report independent test results or an official assessment linking the reported symptoms to the water.
- Industrial area named
- Ambad Industrial Estate
- Ward
- Ward No. 27
- Municipal authority
- Nashik Municipal Corporation
- Pollution regulator residents asked to act
- Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
- Water sources residents say are affected
- Local drains, hand pumps and wells
- Reported health concerns
- Skin disorders, itching and rashes
- Residents' requested measures
- Test water samples, act against factories found responsible and provide a permanent safe-water supply