Handpumps in Junpat have run dry
Noida: Over 7,000 residents in Sector 122 (PK Block) in Noida and Junpat village in Greater Noida are grappling with poor water quality and inadequate supply, prompting complaints to local authorities.Residents of Sector 122 said they have not received Ganga water for the past few days, forcing them to rely on borewell water with high salinity and TDS levels exceeding 2,000, rendering it unfit for daily use.In a letter to the Noida Authority, RWA general secretary Bhushan Sharma flagged the urgency of the situation. “We have not been receiving the Ganga water supply for the past few days, and the borewell water is causing significant inconvenience to all residents as it’s very high in TDS (over 2000).
We request your urgent intervention to restore a clean water supply to the sector.”Junpat village, with a population of around 3,500, faces a similar crisis. Residents allege inadequate supply and neglected infrastructure, including broken hand pumps and taps.Mohit Bhati, a resident, said, “With approximately 1,500 voters and a total population of around 3,500, the village faces a severe shortage of clean water, exacerbated by broken hand pumps and taps that have been left unattended.
This should not be the case in a developing city where residents are paying hefty maintenance fees for basic services.”Calling for immediate repairs and a reliable supply system, Bhati added, “We call for immediate repairs of the taps and hand pumps and the establishment of a reliable water supply system,” and questioned the disparity in services. “True development encompasses not just infrastructure, but also ensuring that every home has access to clean and safe water, recognised as a fundamental right.”Officials from Noida Authority and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority have assured action following the complaints.
