Pulwama, Sep 4, : Residents of Malangpora village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama have raised concerns over the quality of drinking water from borewells after pits dug along the Airport Road for cable installation were allegedly left unfilled following completion of the work.Locals said the contracted firm dug several portions of the road for laying the cable but failed to properly refill the excavated stretches after the work was completed. They alleged that following even light rainfall, water from the unfilled pits seeps into the surrounding ground, affecting the quality of water drawn from nearby borewells.According to villagers, the borewell water has turned dirty after rainfall, raising concerns over its suitability for drinking and the possibility of contamination from surface runoff entering the groundwater system.The villagers have urged the concerned authorities and the contracting firm to inspect the affected locations and restore the excavated stretches without further delay.They have also called upon the Jal Shakti Department to expedite implementation of the “Har Ghar Nal, Har Ghar Jal” programme in the village, saying a reliable piped drinking-water supply would reduce dependence on borewells and provide residents with a safer and more consistent source of water.Residents said restoration of the dug-up portions should not be delayed further, particularly as continued rainfall could aggravate the problem and further compromise local water sources. [KNT]
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