BMC Takes Action Against Trident Galaxy Developer Over Diarrhoea Outbreak
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated action against the developer of Trident Galaxy apartments following a serious outbreak of diarrhoea, jaundice, and other gastrointestinal illnesses due to groundwater contamination.
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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will initiate action against the developer of Trident Galaxy apartments for failing to comply with the sanitation norms of the civic body and not making the waste water treatment facility properly functional, said mayor Sulochana Das on Monday.
The mayor, who along with an expert team of BMC, visited the site on the day following complaints regarding the outbreak of diarrhoea, jaundice, and other gastrointestinal illnesses in the residential complex, said groundwater contamination due to the defunct sewage treatment plant and poor solid waste management has triggered the diseases in the community.
A large residential township in Kalinga Nagar, Trident Galaxy has around 1,236 flats. Residents of the apartment project alleged they are facing a serious public health emergency owing to groundwater contamination for the last three months.
Trident Galaxy Residents’ Welfare Association secretary Lokanath Sahu alleged that since groundwater is the only source of potable water, nearly 60 percent of residents in their community have experienced gastrointestinal illnesses, including jaundice and hepatitis, in the last three months.
“The problem started towards the end of March, and after water samples were sent to RMRC here, it was confirmed that groundwater contamination is the cause of health issues among the residents,” Sahu said, adding that seven to eight persons are still undergoing treatment for diarrhoea, jaundice, and other illnesses. Sahu also pointed out that though they have been living in the apartment project for over a decade, there is no public water supply facility for them.
The mayor said they will ask the builder as to why it has not facilitated municipal water supply for the residents. “The BMC will not grant permission to the builder concerned to take up another real estate project, which it has planned close to Trident Galaxy, until it addresses the concerns of the residents of the existing project,” Das said.
The BMC’s decision to take strict action against the developer is a positive step towards ensuring the health and safety of the residents. The residents of Trident Galaxy apartments hope that this will lead to a resolution of their long-standing issues and a healthier living environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main issue at Trident Galaxy apartments?
The main issue at Trident Galaxy apartments is the outbreak of diarrhoea, jaundice, and other gastrointestinal illnesses due to groundwater contamination caused by a defunct sewage treatment plant and poor solid waste management.
How many residents are affected by the health issues?
Nearly 60 percent of the residents, which is around 600 out of 1,236 flats, have experienced gastrointestinal illnesses including jaundice and hepatitis in the last three months.
What action is the BMC taking against the developer?
The BMC will not grant permission to the developer to take up another real estate project until they address the concerns of the residents and resolve the groundwater contamination issue.
Why is there no public water supply in the apartment complex?
The residents have been living in the apartment project for over a decade, but there is no public water supply facility. The BMC will ask the builder to facilitate municipal water supply for the residents.
What does the residents' welfare association hope to achieve?
The residents' welfare association hopes that the BMC’s strict action will lead to a resolution of their long-standing issues and a healthier living environment.
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