Topic: Drinking Water

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.

E. coli was found in water from over 50 private borewells in Indore; the NGT Bhopal bench has ordered verification, treatment and a report.

Two hand pumps have been put into operation in Anjrel village to improve drinking water facilities, bringing relief to local residents.

Kashmir’s Pir Panjal glaciers have shrunk by 38% in 40 years, affecting the Doodh Ganga river and deepening Srinagar’s drinking water concerns.

Alkaline water  has a high pH (8–9.5) and can help neutralize