Over 200 Fall Sick in Housing Society in Greater Noida West Due to Suspected Water Contamination

Noida: More than 200 people fell sick after drinking contaminated water in Eco Village 2 housing society of Greater Noida West. Many including, women and children, were hospitalised for treatment. 

After consuming the water, people complained of stomach ache and vomiting. According to society residents, the water tank was cleaned using chemicals two days ago. They believe the tank was not cleaned properly before filling it with water. 

It is suspected that some amount chemical was left in the water tank, which led the water to get contaminated. The incident has created panic among residents and propelled them to buy drinking water from outside. 

The society members of eco village 2 said they need medical help as the situation is not good. 

"One resident mentioned that his child had diarrhea and vomiting. Soon after, another resident reported the same symptoms in their child, and more people began sharing similar experiences. It quickly became evident that hundreds of residents had fallen ill," news agency PTI quoted Raj Kumar, a media professional and resident of Supertech Ecovillage 2, as saying.

Another resident, Ashish Srivastava, suggested that water contamination might be the cause behind people falling ill, as the society's water tanks were cleaned a few days ago.

"Water is the common factor in all households. A local doctor in the society's mart, who was approached by several families, confirmed infections among the patients," Srivastava said.

"Our teams are currently at the society for inspection and to address the complaints. Health teams also visited the society last night after we began receiving reports from there. I have requested a report from the teams, and once I receive it, the situation will be clearer," Gautam Buddh Nagar Chief Medical Officer Dr Sunil Sharma told PTI.

Dr Sharma added that the exact number of ill individuals is not yet confirmed. Supertech Ecovillage 2 is one of the largest group housing societies in Noida Extension, also known as Greater Noida West. It has around 20 high-rise towers, each with approximately 150 flats.

(With PTI inputs)