Topic: ContaminatedWater

Thousands in East Delhi, including East Vinod Nagar, allege contaminated tap water with a sewage-like smell and demand action from the Delhi Jal Board.

NHRC has sought a report from Maharashtra after toxic chemicals were reported in borewell water near Nashik’s Ambad industrial area ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

Contaminated water can also make animals ill. Their biology may offer some tolerance, but dirty water remains risky for humans and animals alike.