India, Jan. 13 -- At least 21 people are reported to have died in Indore after drinking contaminated tap water, exposing systemic failures in urban water supply

Experts link repeated outbreaks to ageing pipelines and intermittent water systems that allow sewage to enter drinking water

Odisha's 24/7 'Drink from Tap' programme shows how continuous, pressurised supply can reduce contamination risks

The recent tragedy in Indore, where at least 21 people are reported to have died after consuming contaminated drinking water, has once again exposed deep structural weaknesses in India's urban water management systems.

Preliminary investigations have pointed to leakages in the main drinking water pipeline in the affected area, allowing sewage ...