Potable water to be tested: Dy CM DKS

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that drinking water would be tested for contamination all over the state to prevent water-borne diseases.

He made the comments in the backdrop of a death and 48 persons taking ill after drinking contaminated water in K Salundi village in Mysuru district. The deceased Kanakaraju is said to have died of cholera.

The Deputy CM and CM Siddaramaiah had visited the ill persons and their family persons in Mysuru district on the same day.

“There are reports of drinking water contamination in some parts of the state due to rains. This poses a risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases. Hence, we have instructed officials to carry out tests across the state. We have had a discussion regarding this with the Chief Minister,” Shivakumar said.

“Officials have been instructed to provide quality drinking water to people and carry out periodic tests. Instructions have also been given to repair all dysfunctional drinking water dispensing units,” he added.

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