Ludhiana, Jan. 4 -- Residents of Ward 8 in Basti Jodhewal have raised concerns over prolonged contamination of their drinking water supply, alleging that sewage water has been mixing with potable water for several months, posing serious health risks to people living in the densely populated locality.

According to residents, sewage water frequently enters drinking water pipelines, particularly during the rainy season, rendering the supply unfit for consumption. They have warned that the continued contamination has increased the risk of waterborne diseases in the area, especially among children and the elderly.

Residents claimed that despite repeated complaints to the municipal corporation, the issue has not been resolved permanently. Off...