More Than 12 Fall Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water in Mathura Housing Society

More than a dozen residents of a housing society in Mathura, including children and elderly people, fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water supplied from an overhead tank, triggering panic and a swift response from health authorities.

The incident was reported from Krishna Lok Housing Society , located along the Delhi-Agra highway opposite Jait police station. Residents began complaining of stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea on Wednesday, prompting authorities to rush medical teams to the area.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Radha Vallabh said doctors from a nearby community health centre were immediately deployed after complaints started pouring in from the housing complex. Later, a specialised team of epidemiology experts from the district headquarters also visited the society, examined the affected residents, and distributed medicines.

Officials said the condition of all affected persons has improved and the situation is currently under control. No deaths or serious complications have been reported so far.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the contamination was likely caused by poor maintenance and irregular cleaning of the overhead water tank by the society management. During inspection, health officials reportedly found bird droppings, monkey waste, and insects inside the tank, pointing to severe hygiene lapses.

Authorities have instructed the society management to immediately sanitise the tank and ensure regular cleaning of the water storage system. Health officials are continuing surveillance in the area as a precautionary measure to prevent any further spread of infection among residents.