Budgam, April 25: Authorities in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district have declared spring water sources in parts of Khag unsafe for drinking, issuing a public advisory urging residents to avoid consumption without proper precautions.
According to an official notice issued by the Office of the Assistant Executive Engineer, PHE Sub-Division Beerwa, the water from natural springs in Zargar Mohalla, Apri Bagh, and Sugin areas of Khag has been found unsafe for drinking based on test reports conducted by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khag.
The advisory states that the general public in the affected areas should strictly use the water from these sources only for washing and other non-potable purposes until further notice.
Officials have advised that in unavoidable or extreme circumstances, the water may be consumed only after proper boiling as a precautionary measure.
The PHE department has said it will conduct independent sampling and testing of the affected water sources. Necessary technical procedures and remedial measures will be taken on priority to restore water quality and make it safe for drinking at the earliest.
The advisory also calls for public cooperation in adhering to the guidelines to safeguard community health, while local administrative and police officials have been informed to ensure wider dissemination of the information. [KNT]
