Gurugram: Underground storage tank in the 45 sector, which supplies drinking water to around 2,000 households in the area, has not been cleaned by a Civic body for more than seven years, allegedly population.
They said MCG also did not use an official to ensure that the drinking water included from the tank was not contaminated.
“The cover of the damaged tank and the electrical cable revealed lying around in the area which also spread by the residents of the slums.
We have made several complaints to MCG officials, urging them to clean underground water tanks that have not been managed by them for more than seven years.
Also, the motorcycle pump from the tank has been lying dysfunctional since July 2021.
The Civic’s body, however, has not taken action so far despite recurring complaints, “Op Yadav, President of Rwa from Sector 45.
Residents accused that the tank must be cleaned by civilian bodies at least twice a year .
“Tanks have not been cleaned for more than seven years now.
More than 10,000 people live in the area.
They are forced to use the water included from the tank.
This raises health risks for residents living in this sector.
We pay water fees to MCG.
It is the responsibility of the Civic body to ensure that residents get clean drinking water.
Even after several attempts to notify the civil bodies of the condition of a dilapidated tank, officials have not started the chlorination process, “Puneet Pahwa, Secretary General, Rwa, Sector 45.
When contacted By Toi, Vishal Garg, MCG Executive Engineer, said, “I took over this area recently and I was not aware of this problem.
I will direct the person concerned to check the residents’ complaints.
Usually, we clean the underground water tank once a year , but also depends on the amount of mud accumulating in a tank.
If needed, we often clean it .
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