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Comba residents raise alarm over sewage overflow contaminating local wells
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Residents of Comba in Goa have reported sewage seepage into groundwater, rendering several wells unsafe for use.
Local inhabitants of the Comba neighbourhood in Margao, Goa, have drawn attention to a growing sewage problem that is affecting the quality of groundwater. Residents say that foul-smelling sewage has been observed seeping into the soil, leading to contamination of several domestic wells that many families rely on for drinking and cooking.
The community members approached the municipal authorities, demanding immediate remedial measures such as proper drainage, repair of broken pipelines, and testing of the affected wells. Health officials have been called in to assess the extent of contamination and to advise on safe water alternatives for the area.
Authorities have acknowledged the complaints and indicated that a field inspection will be conducted within the next few days. In the meantime, residents have been urged to avoid using water from the suspect wells until official testing confirms safety.
The incident highlights broader concerns about urban sanitation infrastructure in rapidly expanding towns across Goa, where aging sewage networks often struggle to cope with increased waste volumes.
Local NGOs have pledged to monitor the situation and assist in providing clean water supplies if required, while urging the government to prioritize upgrades to the sewage system to prevent future health hazards.
The community members approached the municipal authorities, demanding immediate remedial measures such as proper drainage, repair of broken pipelines, and testing of the affected wells. Health officials have been called in to assess the extent of contamination and to advise on safe water alternatives for the area.
Authorities have acknowledged the complaints and indicated that a field inspection will be conducted within the next few days. In the meantime, residents have been urged to avoid using water from the suspect wells until official testing confirms safety.
The incident highlights broader concerns about urban sanitation infrastructure in rapidly expanding towns across Goa, where aging sewage networks often struggle to cope with increased waste volumes.
Local NGOs have pledged to monitor the situation and assist in providing clean water supplies if required, while urging the government to prioritize upgrades to the sewage system to prevent future health hazards.