Sanathnagar: 200 homes complain of black water in drinking water lines

Hyderabad: Over 200 households in DNM Colony, located within the Sanathnagar constituency, have been affected by contaminated drinking water. Residents reported receiving water mixed with drainage on Tuesday after noticing black water flowing from their taps.

Immediate Response by Authorities

The issue was immediately brought to the attention of local authorities, including Sanathnagar constituency in-charge Dr. Kota Neelima, who along with her team, inspected the situation. Dr. Neelima stated, "The water contamination was visible today, but it might have been ongoing for some time. We are focusing on addressing the problem at its root."

Investigation Underway by HMWSSB

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has been conducting an investigation using camera equipment to identify the source of the contamination. While the work is underway, Neelima urged the authorities to provide the affected households with water tankers.

"Until the issue is fully resolved, we have insisted that no drinking water should come from these contaminated lines, and we will continue water supply through tankers," Dr. Neelima added.

“After investigations we have found that the problem is 51 meters long. We have begun the work to resolve the issue in such a manner that this problem won’t reoccur” said an HMWSSB official.

Resident Concerns

Residents expressed their alarm and dissatisfaction with the situation, noting that such contamination could have posed serious health risks. "We were shocked to see black water coming from our taps. Luckily, we did not consume it, but it’s scary to think about what could have happened if we had. Also the water looks contaminated now but how sure are we that this has not been the case for long and the only reason we are vigilant now is because the contamination is visible” said Suresh, a resident of DNM Colony.

Another resident, Farzana, shared similar concerns, stating, "Our children’s and elders safety is our biggest worry. What if the water that we have been consuming will result in long term health affects. There is no visible signs of danger now but it can be a big concern for children and people who already have underlying health issues. It’s not just this lane, but surrounding areas that are affected. We hope this gets fixed soon and doesn’t happen again."

Long-term Solutions Needed

Dr. Neelima also emphasized the need for long-term solutions to prevent such incidents in the future. "The drain pipes need to be cleaned and widened. Years of negligence by municipal authorities have led to these problems. We are working with relevant departments to come up with both immediate and sustainable solutions to protect public health."

As of now, water tankers have been dispatched to the area, and the investigation by HMWSSB continues to identify and resolve the source of the contamination.