Petroleum-like substance flows from hand pumps in Jalaun village
Kanpur: In a startling development in Jalaun district, residents discovered petroleum-like substances flowing from their domestic hand pumps instead of potable water. The incident caused alarm amongst villagers when they noticed the water appearing dark and frothy.
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Upon testing, the liquid proved to be flammable, confirming the residents' concerns.
The incident occurred in Ambergarh village, situated near the Bundelkhand Expressway. Local residents reported detecting a strong petroleum-like smell from their taps over several days. The water displayed unusual characteristics, including foam formation and an oily surface film. Several residents demonstrated that the liquid was combustible, substantiating the presence of petroleum compounds.
The villagers informed the district officials stating that the water supply, implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission, became contaminated, raising serious health concerns.
They requested immediate government intervention for making alternative drinking water arrangements and conducting medical examinations for affected residents.
The district authorities initiated an investigation. District magistrate Rajesh Kumar Pandey said that various departments, including district supply, excise, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Rural, fire services, and groundwater specialists, were directed to conduct thorough inspections alongside police personnel to implement necessary measures.
A district official said that initial assessments suggest possible contamination of the groundwater aquifer, potentially from nearby fuel storage facilities or underground pipelines. Environmental experts collected samples from multiple hand pumps across the village for laboratory analysis.
The district health department has set up a temporary medical camp to monitor residents' health and address any immediate concerns related to exposure to contaminated water.
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The Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Rural deployed water tankers to ensure a continuous supply of safe drinking water to the affected households. The officials sealed several hand pumps displaying contamination and marked them as unsafe for use. Local authorities began mapping underground utilities and conducting soil testing in the vicinity of the Bundelkhand Expressway to identify possible sources of contamination.
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