According to BWSSB, water supply to parts of Lingarajapuram was stopped after reports of contamination as a precautionary measure to safeguard public health.
BENGALURU
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) suspended water supply and initiated an intensive probe using robotic technology on Sunday after residents of Lingarajapuram in Bengaluru North reported frequent illness and food poisoning-like symptoms over the past week, allegedly linked to contaminated water.
BWSSB stated that water supply to affected areas was halted as a precautionary measure to safeguard public health. To precisely identify the source of contamination without disturbing the entire area, the Board deployed advanced robotic equipment alongside ground staff for a comprehensive inspection.
“We are using every technological resource available to trace the fault line without digging blindly,” BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said. “This is a top-priority issue, and engineering teams have been instructed to locate and rectify the problem to restore normal supply by Monday evening.”
Local health authorities clarified that there is no evidence of an epidemic outbreak. However, cases of fever and food poisoning-like symptoms have been reported. Following multiple complaints, health officials conducted a survey on Monday to assess the extent of the problem. Residents have been advised to cooperate with the inspection and repair teams and to use the tanker services until piped water is restored.
“There will be no compromise on the timeline,” said BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar. “To minimize inconvenience, we have deployed ‘Sanchari Kaveri’ mobile tankers providing free potable water to affected households until normal supply resumes.”
BWSSB emphasized that the combination of robotic inspection and dedicated field staff will ensure faster detection and resolution of the contamination issue, prioritizing public health and uninterrupted water supply for Bengaluru North residents.
