Leak in pipeline causes water to go down the drain in Sector 9A
Gurgaon: Damages in the pipeline has led to water supply leaking out onto roads and down the drains in Sector 9A. Despite repeated complaints to MCG over the past two months, no action has been taken to fix the situation, residents said.
The leakage, which pops up daily near the market and boosting station during water supply hours, has turned into a serious concern for residents, who are worried not only aout the wastage but also potential contamination issues. They have attributed the issue to old and corroded pipelines, which are prone to frequent damage, adding that MCG's failure to renew the maintenance contract in time has further exacerbated the issue.
"When we complain about the leaks, officials often say no plumber is available because the contract for operation and maintenance hasn't been renewed. This happens again and again. We are not just losing water; it is posing a serious risk to health," said Suraj Bhola, general secretary of Sector 9A RWA.
In 2020, MCG had sanctioned Rs 2.15 crore for laying a new water pipeline in the sector. The work was supposed to be completed in six months, but three years later, only about 80% was finished.
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"Unless the new pipeline is fully commissioned, the old one cannot be decommissioned. We are fed up with the MCG. Neither are they completing the pipeline project, nor are they ensuring routine maintenance. Leakage complaints are just ignored," Bhola added.
Stagnant pools of water are further damaging the roads here.
"We have been watching water spill out and create a cesspool every time there is a supply. It's painful to see so much water wasted daily. MCG should take immediate action and plug the leakages," said Jagjit Singh Deol, a resident.
When contacted, an MCG official told TOI, "The matter was not brought to my knowledge, but I will get it rectified."
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