Noida’s Supernova Faces Water Crisis as ₹72 Lakh Bill Dispute Leaves 450 Families Struggling

• Ganga water supply has been disconnected over outstanding dues.
• Around 450 families, or nearly 1,200 residents, are affected.
• The original ₹42 lakh bill has reportedly risen to about ₹72 lakh with interest.

Noida: Around 450 families living in Supernova Society in Sector 94, Noida, are facing a water crisis after the Noida Authority disconnected the society’s Ganga water connection over unpaid dues. The original outstanding water bill was reportedly around ₹42 lakh, but the amount has increased to approximately ₹72 lakh after interest.

With the Ganga water supply suspended, nearly 1,200 residents are now relying on groundwater for their daily requirements. Residents have raised concerns over water quality, saying the groundwater has a high total dissolved solids (TDS) level. The situation has created additional difficulties for families who depend on a reliable supply of potable water.

The dispute is linked to the period when the society was under the builder’s management. The Apartment Owners’ Association (AOA) took over the society’s amenities in March 2025 following an order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).

According to the AOA, the outstanding water charges had not been cleared by the builder before the management transition. The association subsequently approached the Noida Authority regarding the dues but was informed that the outstanding amount, including accumulated interest, had reached around ₹72 lakh.

The AOA maintains that the original liability was approximately ₹42 lakh and that nearly ₹30 lakh has been added as interest, significantly increasing the amount that now needs to be settled.

The immediate impact has been felt by residents, who have had to depend more heavily on groundwater following the disconnection of the Ganga water supply. Residents are particularly concerned about the reported high TDS levels in the groundwater and what that could mean for its suitability for regular household use.

The issue also highlights the challenges that can arise when responsibility for a residential society changes hands while financial liabilities from an earlier management period remain unresolved.

The AOA is now dealing with the outstanding water dues while residents seek restoration of the Ganga water connection. Resolving the payment dispute is likely to be important for restoring the society’s regular water supply and reducing dependence on groundwater.

For residents, the immediate priority remains securing a consistent and reliable source of water while the issue over responsibility for the old dues is addressed.

The restoration of Ganga water supply will depend on resolving the outstanding dues with the Noida Authority. The AOA may also need to pursue the matter with the builder if it maintains that the unpaid bill relates to the period before the association took over management.

Until the dispute is resolved, residents of Supernova Society may continue to face pressure on their daily water supply, particularly if groundwater remains the primary alternative.

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