Sewage poses heath risk to Valley View
GURGAON: The stink emanating from the overflowing drain opposite Valley View Estate on Gurgaon-Faridabad Road has made the life of its over 1,200 residents difficult. The residents said that the city's civic agencies have failed to act despite repeated complaints while the situation has only turned from bad to worse due to rains.
"The situation has only deteriorated as the drain is blocked and there is no way for the sewage to flow. It may soon spread all over the main road," said Anil Mahajan, a resident.
The residents have written to both HUDA and MCG but to no respite. The land on which the drain water is overflowing belongs to a nearby village, and over the years has become a dump yard for construction materials. "The muddy water has turned green and the foul smell coming from it is intolerable. With mosquitoes breeding in it, the situation is now posing a threat to the health of the residents," said another resident Mahender Singh.
The sewage from the entire colony flows into the drain which is now choked. "Sewage water is spilling on the open land. The civic authorities must clean the drain and clear the blockage," said Singh.
The residents every year pour kerosene oil to contain breeding of mosquitoes in and around the drain. "We have to do it as both HUDA and MCG have failed to act. We are planning to hold a protest against the agencies soon," said Lalit Jain, another flat owner. "The civic agencies, whether HUDA or MCG, have to soon clean the sludge in the drain as it cannot remain blocked for long," said another resident.
Source - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Sewage-poses-heath-risk-to-Valley-View/articleshow/21228046.cms?
"The situation has only deteriorated as the drain is blocked and there is no way for the sewage to flow. It may soon spread all over the main road," said Anil Mahajan, a resident.
The residents have written to both HUDA and MCG but to no respite. The land on which the drain water is overflowing belongs to a nearby village, and over the years has become a dump yard for construction materials. "The muddy water has turned green and the foul smell coming from it is intolerable. With mosquitoes breeding in it, the situation is now posing a threat to the health of the residents," said another resident Mahender Singh.
The sewage from the entire colony flows into the drain which is now choked. "Sewage water is spilling on the open land. The civic authorities must clean the drain and clear the blockage," said Singh.
The residents every year pour kerosene oil to contain breeding of mosquitoes in and around the drain. "We have to do it as both HUDA and MCG have failed to act. We are planning to hold a protest against the agencies soon," said Lalit Jain, another flat owner. "The civic agencies, whether HUDA or MCG, have to soon clean the sludge in the drain as it cannot remain blocked for long," said another resident.
Source - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Sewage-poses-heath-risk-to-Valley-View/articleshow/21228046.cms?