Latest tests find faecal contamination in Kathmandu drinking water
Summary
Tests in Kathmandu revealed faecal contamination in drinking water during the monsoon, raising risks of diarrheal diseases including cholera. Public health officials urge chlorination and improved water safety measures.
Key Points
- Tests found faecal coliform and E. coli in all drinking water samples across Kathmandu Valley.
- Monsoon floods have contaminated water sources, exacerbated by poor infrastructure and leaking pipelines.
- Health facilities report severe diarrhoea cases including confirmed cholera infections.
- Authorities have urged chlorination, regular water testing, and warn of high risks of waterborne disease outbreaks this monsoon.
