Doraha Residents Continue to Suffer Amid Chronic Sewer Water Crisis
Month after month, year after year, residents of Doraha remain trapped in deplorable conditions caused by persistent sewer water accumulation in several wards of the town. Despite repeated pleas and mounting health concerns, the problem remains largely unaddressed, with many locals feeling abandoned by the Municipal Committee.
"The sewer water was there when dengue cases were rising, it was there during the monsoon, and it has stayed through winter. Now, as summer approaches, nothing has changed," said Barjinder Jandu, a resident of Ward No. 14. "We've come to accept this as our cursed fate — living in a place with everything except clean air and hygienic surroundings."
Residents across multiple wards have voiced frustration over the inaction of sanitary employees and the inefficiency of the drainage system. Rajiv Sood from Ward No. 6, where sewer overflow is a regular sight, lamented, "The sewer pipes are too narrow and get clogged easily. We've approached the committee several times, but no lasting solution has been offered. It's becoming unbearable to live in such filth."
He added that the water not only floods the streets but often enters homes, making the situation dire. “Even a slight rainfall turns our narrow street into a filthy swamp. This is not just an inconvenience — it’s a health emergency.”
Ward No. 5 resident Joginder Kirti echoed similar concerns. “This has been going on for years. The water stays stagnant for days, is cleared once in a while, but returns soon after. It’s a never-ending cycle,” he said.
Vaneet Ashat, who lives on Vishwakarma Road, pointed out a deeper issue. “We once hoped that the installation of sewage treatment plants would resolve this. Today, we have three STPs, yet nothing has improved. The treated water, due to lack of proper utilization, overflows and comes back into the streets. It’s a health hazard for everyone living here.”
In response to the growing outrage, SDM Payal Pardeep Bains acknowledged the problem and assured that action is underway. “The council is fully aware of the issue. Last month, we laid a pipeline from the treatment plant to the canal for disposing of treated water. It will be operational very soon and is expected to resolve the sewer water crisis.”
He added that municipal staff are currently responding to flooded areas and evacuating water when required. “Once the new line is functional, we’re confident that it will put an end to the long-standing woes of Doraha’s residents.”
Until then, however, locals remain wary and disillusioned, waiting for meaningful change to arrive — and stay.
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