India, Oct. 11 -- The reports of laboratory tests of water samples collected from Bavdhan, received on Friday, have confirmed coliform bacteria contamination, indicating possible sewage water mixing and inadequate chlorination. The test reports have raised serious concerns as the number of water-borne disease cases in the area has now crossed the 100-mark, said civic officials.

According to the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC's) health department, 93 water samples were collected from the affected localities. Of these, 12 samples tested positive for coliform bacteria, while 14 water samples showed low levels of residual chlorine, suggesting insufficient disinfection. Only 67 samples were found fit for drinking, said the officials.

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