Residents across several parts of Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in the North Tripura District are facing concerns over irregular drinking water supply and alleged poor water quality, prompting the Block Youth Congress to seek urgent intervention from the DWS Department on Wednesday. The organisation also demanded pipeline repairs, regular water testing and additional storage facilities.
3 Key Takeaways
- Dharmanagar Youth Congress raised complaints about irregular and inadequate drinking water supply.
- The organisation alleged that some areas receive discoloured or potentially unsafe water.
- It sought urgent pipeline repairs, regular water testing and additional overhead reservoirs.
The drinking water situation in several parts of Dharmanagar has come under scrutiny, with the Block Youth Congress demanding urgent action from the DWS Department over alleged irregular supply and poor water quality.
The organisation submitted a deputation to DWS Executive Engineer Subhas Chandra Debnath on Wednesday. It sought immediate measures to address what it described as a persistent drinking water problem across several localities of the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency.
The programme was led by Dharmanagar Block Youth Congress president Sanjay Sutradhar. Party workers and supporters also joined the programme.
Youth Congress Raises Supply Concerns
The Youth Congress claimed that several areas receive drinking water for only a few hours each day. It also alleged that some households receive no water on certain days.
According to the organisation, the problem has affected several localities. These include Swarup Sarani, West Chandrapur, Kupatila, Badsha Tilla, Chandrapur, Shakaibari, Rajbari, Jail Road, Shivbari Charanpara, Nayapara and Padmapur.
The organisation called for the immediate repair and replacement of damaged pipelines in the affected areas.
It also raised concerns over the quality of water reaching households. The Youth Congress alleged that some localities receive discoloured water that may not be suitable for drinking.
The organisation linked the problem to ageing and leaking pipelines. It claimed that damaged pipelines are causing water wastage and may also create a risk of contamination.
Demand for Clean, Low-Iron Water
The Youth Congress pressed for a regular and adequate supply of clean drinking water to every household.
It specifically demanded low-iron water, citing concerns over water quality in the affected areas. The organisation also called for regular testing of the water supplied through the network.
It urged the DWS Department to identify vulnerable points in the distribution system and take corrective measures without delay.
The Youth Congress also sought additional overhead water reservoirs wherever existing infrastructure cannot meet local demand.
Such storage facilities, it said, could help maintain supply during periods of shortage and reduce the impact of interruptions.
Brief Road Blockade During Protest
The deputation also led to a brief disruption of traffic.
During the programme, Youth Congress workers and supporters blocked the road for a short period. The blockade affected vehicular movement temporarily.
Traffic movement returned to normal after the programme ended.
The road blockade added a brief protest element to the deputation, which primarily focused on drinking water supply and infrastructure.
Monsoon Raises Health Concerns
The Youth Congress also highlighted the potential health risks linked to poor water quality.
It said the risk of water-borne diseases could increase during the monsoon and in the period immediately after it. The organisation therefore called for closer monitoring of drinking water sources and distribution lines.
The demand comes amid concerns over both availability and quality. While irregular supply can leave households without sufficient water, contaminated water can create additional public health risks.
The organisation urged the DWS Department to treat the issue as an immediate public service concern and take steps to ensure safe water reaches affected households.
Call for Immediate DWS Intervention
The deputation placed the drinking water issue before the DWS Department and sought a time-bound response to the complaints.
The Youth Congress maintained that residents should receive adequate quantities of safe drinking water on a regular basis. It also stressed the need for infrastructure upgrades in areas where old pipelines and inadequate storage facilities are contributing to supply problems.
District Congress leaders, along with party workers and supporters, were present during the programme.
The latest protest has brought renewed attention to drinking water supply in Dharmanagar. The key demands now centre on pipeline repairs, reliable distribution, water-quality testing and additional storage capacity.
The Youth Congress has urged the DWS Department to act promptly, particularly ahead of the post-monsoon period, when concerns over water quality and water-borne diseases can become more acute.