Greater Noida Water Checks Continue After Contamination Complaints

• Random water testing underway across Greater Noida sectors and societies

• More than 100 homes inspected on the second day of the drive

• Independent labs engaged for detailed water quality analysis

Greater Noida: In response to mounting complaints from residents about contaminated drinking water, the Greater Noida Authority has intensified its surprise inspection drive across the city. The ongoing checks, which began on Friday, are set to continue until January 12 as officials examine water pipelines, sewer lines, and drainage networks to ensure safe supply.

The drive entered its second day on Saturday, with eight inspection teams fanning out across more than 22 locations in key residential and commercial sectors. Areas covered included Alpha I and II, Beta I and II, Knowledge Park I, II and III, Ju-1, Mu-1, Ecotech I, VI, VII and VIII, Techzone-IV, Sector 10, and several residential societies in Greater Noida West.

Officials said the inspections were ordered by Greater Noida Authority CEO N G Ravi Kumar, who directed teams to identify leakages, sewer overflows, and any cross-connections between drinking water pipelines and sewer or drain lines. Such interconnections, officials explained, are a common cause of water contamination, particularly during winter months when water pressure drops.

During the inspections, teams used field testing kits such as total dissolved solids (TDS) meters, pH meters, and chlorine testing equipment to check water quality at different points in the supply chain. Water samples were taken directly from households, underground reservoirs, and pumping stations to ensure a comprehensive review.

A water department official said that all samples tested so far are within permissible safety limits, offering some relief to worried residents. “The water supplied at locations checked till now has been found to meet acceptable standards. We are also gathering feedback from resident welfare associations to better understand local issues,” the official added.

On Saturday alone, teams visited over 100 households, with many residents welcoming the unexpected checks. Several RWAs described the move as a positive and much-needed step, especially after recent reports of discoloured or foul-smelling water in certain pockets of the city.

The inspection drive began on Friday, when teams covered more than 20 locations, including Sectors 1, 2, 4, 16 and 16B, Knowledge Park-III, and housing societies such as Ireo Sampurnam, Ace City, and Panchsheel Hynish. Samples were also drawn from underground reservoirs (UGRs) and pumping stations in areas like Delta I (D Block), Delta III (F Block), Alpha I (D Block), Alpha II, Beta II (F Block), Gamma I, Eta I, Theta, and Chi-IV.

To ensure impartiality and technical accuracy, the Greater Noida Authority has also engaged two independent agencies to conduct laboratory tests on the collected samples. Officials said the lab analysis is expected to take 10 to 12 days, after which a clearer picture of water quality across the city will emerge.

The four-day inspection campaign is focused on spotting pipeline leaks, sewer blockages, and illegal or accidental connections between potable water lines and wastewater systems. Such issues, authorities noted, often surface during periods of low pressure or seasonal changes, increasing the risk of contamination.

In parallel, the Noida Authority has set up a special committee to review drinking water concerns and recommend long-term solutions. The committee will compile findings from the inspections and lab tests and propose corrective measures to prevent similar problems in the future.

Officials assured residents that any faults detected during the drive will be addressed promptly, with repairs and pipeline corrections carried out where needed. For now, the authority says the early results are encouraging, but the final assessment will depend on the detailed lab reports expected later this month.

The Greater Noida Authority has urged residents to continue reporting any issues related to water quality, stating that community feedback remains critical to maintaining a safe and reliable drinking water supply.