Ganderbal: 37 samples out of 40 collected from different springs in Ganderbal and Srinagar found bacteriologically positive there by making them unfit for consumption.
In a public notice issued by Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Department Ganderbal and rural Srinagar a copy of which lies with News Agency JKNS, people have been advised to refrain from using spring water and use tap water only.
“Jal Shakti (PHE) Rural Water Supply Division Ganderbal/Sgr carried out a massive drive of random sampling & testing of various springs across Ganderbal District, wherein it has been found that 37 out of 40 samples collected are Bacteriologically positive. As such, rendering those springs unfit for human consumption.” Reads the notice.
“Now, through the medium of this notice, general public of District Ganderbal and Rural Srinagar where spring water is used for drinking purposes by locals at their own level, are requested to refrain from using spring water for drinking purposes and instead use tap water only till further instructions, please.” It reads further.
“However, if at all spring water is to be used, it is advised to use it only after prolonged boiling.” It reads further.—(JKNS)
