Builder Fined ₹5 Crore After 200 People Fall Sick Due To Contaminated Water At This Greater Noida Society

The most affected by the water contamination were children and they complained of vomiting. The residents blamed poorly cleaned water tanks in the society.

Supertech Eco Village 2 is one of the largest group housing societies in Greater Noida West. (Representative image)

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More than 200 residents of Supertech Eco Village 2 in Greater Noida West fell ill earlier this month after drinking contaminated water. The most affected by the water contamination were children and they complained of vomiting and diarrhoea. The residents blamed poorly cleaned water tanks in the society for the contaminated water and soon a team of local administration and health department reached the spot. They took water samples and started an investigation.  

The Greater Noida Authority has now imposed a fine of over ₹5 crore on the builder. Officials said this fine has been imposed for "ignoring" the safety of the residents living in the society and supplying contaminated water. The officials also said that strict steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in future and regular testing of water will be done in all the societies. 

The issue came to light when residents were discussing water shortage on a WhatsApp group.

"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," a resident had said earlier.

A second resident suggested that water contamination might be the cause, 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," he said.

Teams from the local administration soon went to the society for inspection and to address the complaints.

Supertech Eco Village 2 is one of the largest group housing societies in Greater Noida West and has around 20 high-rise towers. Each tower has approximately 150 flats. Residents from four towers, specifically C-4, C-5, C-6, and C-7, complained of health issues. These towers, consisting of 20-storey buildings, were affected by the water contamination.