SRINAGAR: 37 out of 40 water samples collected from various springs in Ganderbal and rural Srinagar have tested bacteriologically positive, rendering them unsafe for consumption.
According to a public notice issued by the Executive Engineer of Jal Shakti Department, Ganderbal and rural Srinagar, residents have been urged to refrain from using spring water for drinking purposes and to rely on tap water instead.
“Jal Shakti (PHE) Rural Water Supply Division Ganderbal/Srinagar carried out a massive drive of random sampling and testing of various springs across Ganderbal District, wherein it has been found that 37 out of 40 samples collected are bacteriologically positive, rendering those springs unfit for human consumption,” the notice states.
The department has advised residents to avoid spring water until further notice. “If at all spring water is to be used, it should be consumed only after prolonged boiling,” the advisory further reads.
The contamination raises health concerns for residents who traditionally rely on natural springs for drinking water. Authorities have assured continuous monitoring and necessary interventions to ensure public safety. (JKNS)
