Ludhiana, Oct. 2 -- The city is once again grappling with questions over the safety of its drinking water after fresh joint sampling by the health department and the municipal corporation (MC) revealed contamination in several neighbourhoods. The findings have reignited fears among residents, particularly in areas that have long complained of foul or unsafe water supply.

According to an official report assessed by Hindustan Times, the health department collected 612 samples across the city, of which 42 failed to meet prescribed drinking water standards. In comparison, the MC gathered 3,044 samples, of which 2,703 cleared the tests, while results for 326 are still awaited. Notably, the MC has claimed that none of its tested samples failed...