Summary:
A water tank, managed by Derabassi Municipal Council (MC), is the only source of drinking water for around 3,000 people, claim the residents of Issapur village and colony. Executive Engineer of PPCB Kuldeep Singh, when asked about the industrial units, said that the matter was in the NGT. Estate Officer of Derabassi MC S S Sidhu, however, told Chandigarh Newsline that the water is safe for drinking. When asked about the timings and quantity of water being supplied, Sidhu said that the MC supplies it thrice in Isapur village and colony. We got the drinking water tested thrice after the PAU report and the water quality is good for drinking now,” Sidhu claimed..