India, Feb. 20 -- Residents of Sasanenagar have been facing health concerns for several months after sewage began mixing with the drinking water supply. The civic administration has acknowledged the contamination and initiated corrective measures.

Savita Mali, a resident of Sasanenagar, said the problem has persisted despite repeated complaints. "For the past few months, water from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) tap has been foul-smelling. Even washed clothes retain the odour. We raised the issue with the ward office and elected representatives, but there was no relief," she said.

Another resident, Sundada Bhosale, said the contamination has affected lanes one and two of the locality. "We have stopped drinking municipal water and are ...