Greater Noida West faces clean water woes as 300 fall sick
Residents of Eco-village 2 society assess the water quality after more than 300 people fall sick.
The incident in Greater Noida West’s Eco Village 2, where around 300 residents, including children, fell ill due to suspected water contamination, sheds light on the serious issues plaguing housing societies in the area. The primary cause of this incident seems to be poor maintenance services, a reflection of the broader management challenges these societies face. Often water tanks are not cleaned for months and that leads to several issues including water contamination. Many housing societies are dependent on groundwater in Greater Noida West, where individual water filters are installed in flats to clean water, and it is consumed by the residents living here.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Residents have expressed their frustration over the situation. Rakesh Sharma, a resident, stated, “Greater Noida West has no clean water supply. We’ve been struggling with this issue for years, but nothing changes.”
Harish Singh echoed similar concerns, saying, “The water tanks are rarely cleaned by the maintenance agencies controlled by the developers. It’s like they don’t care about our health.”
Several factors contribute to the situation in Greater Noida West:
Builder Control: Many housing societies in Greater Noida West are still under the control of the developers, even years after residents have moved in. This often leads to inadequate management of essential services like water supply and sanitation, as builders may prioritize cost-cutting over proper maintenance.
Nitin Rajput added, “Despite many years of completion, these developers are not handing over the management to the AOAs or RWAs, and the result is clear—poor services and frequent health issues.”
2. Lack of Functional RWAs/AOA: Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) are supposed to take over management from the builders, but in many cases, they have not been formed or are ineffective due to internal disputes. This directly impacts the quality of maintenance services, leaving residents vulnerable.
3. Disputes and Non-Payment Issues: In societies where RWAs are active, disputes among residents and the association often lead to poor management. Some residents may refuse to pay maintenance fees, worsening the situation, as funds are crucial for maintaining services like water supply.
4. Ineffective Authorities: Complaints to local authorities about poor maintenance often go unresolved, further complicating the situation and leaving residents without recourse, as basic amenities remain in a poor state.
Deepak Singh voiced his frustration, “We pay for maintenance, but what do we get in return? Dirty water and endless excuses. The authorities need to step in before more people fall ill.”
This incident and the residents’ grievances reflect the ongoing challenges in Greater Noida West, where rapid urbanisation has not been matched by adequate infrastructure and management, leading to serious health and safety risks for the community.
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