India, March 19 -- Wastewater from surrounding residential and commercial establishments has been accumulating in a low-lying vacant plot along Archview Drive road in Sector 61, from SmartWord Orchard towards the Ireo Campus, raising health and environmental concerns, officials and residents said.

During an HT spot visit on Monday, multiple herds of cattle and birds were seen drinking from the stagnant, unprocessed water that had overflowed from a sewerage line into the unfenced plot. Only a portion of the land is barricaded, while the rest remains open, with microplastics and construction debris scattered around.

Residents said the issue has persisted for months, with wastewater from nearby commercial establishments, including corporat...