Contaminated water has been linked to a recent health outbreak in Pune, with shocking findings revealing dangerous bacteria like E. coli and coliform present in water samples from the Parvati Water Treatment Plant. Private water tankers and RO plants were also found to have unsafe levels of contamination, raising concerns about water safety in the region.
Further testing by the National Institute of Virology uncovered norovirus and Campylobacter jejuni bacteria in samples from residential areas, indicating widespread waterborne pathogens. The outbreak has led to numerous cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in different areas, with wells, municipal water supplies, and even dams being affected.
Residents are calling for immediate action to address the contamination and improve water purification measures. Health officials and PMC authorities are under pressure to ensure clean drinking water reaches all affected areas and prevent future outbreaks. The incident underscores the importance of strict water quality monitoring to safeguard public health.
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