Water is being delivered by tanker to 10 families in Durga Colony, Haldwani, after reports of suspected contaminated drinking water and illness among residents. The development has prompted action by the Jal Sansthan and Health Department, with test results expected on Saturday.

Durga Colony is located in Ward 9 of the Nawabi Road-Talli Bamori area. The issue came to light 2 days earlier when residents reportedly fell ill following the alleged contaminated water supply. The case also involved the death in Bareilly of a student who had jaundice.

Water line shut during investigation

Departmental teams visited the colony after the reports emerged. Officials spoke with affected residents and stopped the water line serving the area as a precaution while the suspected contamination was examined.

The Jal Sansthan and Health Department collected separate water samples. The report on those samples was expected on Saturday, according to the report on the incident. The findings will help determine the status of the affected supply line and the next step for restoring regular water service.

On Friday morning, water was distributed using tankers and a small vehicle fitted with a tank. The temporary arrangement is intended to provide drinking water to the 10 families identified as affected while the investigation continues.

Jal Sansthan Executive Engineer RS Loshali said water was being supplied to the affected families through tankers. He also said instructions had been issued to examine the line quickly and restore the supply once appropriate action was taken.

What residents can expect next

The immediate response is focused on alternative drinking-water arrangements and testing. No conclusion about the cause of the reported illnesses or the student’s death has been established in the available information.

The next confirmed development is expected to come from the water-sample investigation. Regular supply to the colony will depend on the line inspection and the action directed after the report is received.

Conclusion

Tanker water is currently supporting 10 affected families in Durga Colony after suspected contamination concerns. The supply line has been closed, and separate water samples collected by the Jal Sansthan and Health Department are expected to provide the next verified update.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the affected colony?

Durga Colony is in Ward 9 of the Nawabi Road-Talli Bamori area of Haldwani.

Q. How many families are receiving tanker water?

Tanker water is being supplied to 10 affected families.

Q. Why was the water supply line closed?

The line was closed after reports of suspected contaminated water and illness among residents.

Q. Which departments collected water samples?

The Jal Sansthan and the Health Department collected separate samples.

Q. When was the test report expected?

The report was expected on Saturday.

Q. What happened to the water supply during the investigation?

Tankers and a small vehicle fitted with a tank were used to distribute water to the affected families.

Q. What did the Jal Sansthan instruct officials to do?

Officials were instructed to examine the line quickly and restore water supply after the necessary action.