Sambalpur: Cheruapada Diarrhea Outbreak Linked to Street Food; Confirms District Collector
Sambalpur: Several meetings are being organized to provide clean drinking water to the people. Discussions are going on with Jalsathi and PhD staff. The public health department has shown urgency to improve the situation after the complaint of diarrhea spread in Cheruapada after the Hirakud. A meeting was scheduled today under the chairmanship of the executive, and directives were issued to provide clean drinking water to the people. On the other hand, the district mayor expressed his concern. The medical staff is on high alert for diarrhea outbreaks in Hirakud and Cheruapada. He also warned people to stay alert.
Water samples are being collected and examined from a variety of locations. Most water sample reports are good. Water is flowing smoothly via the main pipe. However, there may be an issue with the connection from there. So it is being sought right away. It’s being repaired. Everyone should check the pipes coming into the house regularly. Staff is undertaking house-to-house inspections. Even when a complaint is made, the team responds quickly and repairs the problem.
Even when a complaint is made, the team responds quickly and repairs the problem. Hirakud’s position has improved recently. However, it was discovered that some people illegally connected the water supply and used untreated water from Hirakud to Sambalpur for their own homes. As a result, drinking this water may pose health risks. Some pipelines have cut off unlawful connections.
On the other side, there is another question about the three suspended employees. On what basis were the engineer’s responsibilities placed on the three subordinates? Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the supply of clean water. However, in the diamond incident, additional low-level staff have been blamed besides the engineer. As a result, local residents have inquired as to the justification for the suspension. As a result, the culprits are being held accountable.
