Have you been drinking the tap water gushing out of the Delhi Jal board regularly?   Recent news has exposed that 70 % of the tap water coming out of the municipal supply line is grimy.  A recent test in Delhi held by the Delhi Jal board has concluded that a surprising 81 out of a 116 water samples have failed the purity test. Water in Delhi is unfit for drinking. These results are disastrous for the population of Delhi especially the kids, pregnant women and old people.

Effects of drinking contaminated water during pregnancy

Effects of Contaminated drinking water on pregnant ladies

  • Contaminated drinking water consumed by pregnant ladies could lead to the endangering of the baby’s life.
  • Pregnant women, living in such areas with contaminated drinking water supply could be more susceptible to deliver babies who are premature and have low weights at birth.
  • Exposure to bad drinking water can lead to ingesting of nitrates, lead and pesticides that ultimately lead to retardation of the baby’s growth, stunted mental health and certain birth defects.

Effect of drinking contaminated water on kids

Effects of Contaminated drinking water on kids

  • Drinking contaminated water can cause water borne diseases like diarrhea in a child.
  • Some sorts of cancer such as leukemia can plague children exposed to bad drinking water.
  • Bad drinking water is the main cause of stomach problems in kids.

Effect of drinking contaminated water on older people

Effects of Contaminated drinking water on old people

  • Lead posing from bad supply of drinking water can lead to damages in the central nervous system and immune system.
  • Old people exposed to bad drinking water can be more susceptible to heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases.

 

Water in Delhi is unfit for drinking

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