Greater Noida : Thousands of residents across key Greater Noida sectors have been left without water for the past few days following a major pipeline burst near the Sector Eta water tank. The disruption has impacted daily life in Delta 1, Delta 2, and Delta 3, with residents forced to rely on a limited water tanker supply and makeshift arrangements.
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According to estimates by Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs), over 4,000 people have been affected. The sector-wise breakup includes:
- Delta 1: Approx. 2,200 residents
- Delta 2: Around 1,200 residents
- Delta 3: Nearly 600 residents
While the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) dispatched water tankers to alleviate the crisis, residents claim the number is grossly inadequate.
Only two tankers arrived yesterday. That barely meets the needs of even a single block.
Delta 2 RWA
Infrastructure Neglect to Blame?
Residents allege the crisis could have been avoided with timely maintenance.
There were minor faults reported in the past week, but no action was taken. Now we’re paying the price. Cracks in the pipeline reportedly went unchecked, eventually leading to a complete rupture.
Sunil Awasthi, Resident
GNIDA officials confirmed that repair work began on Tuesday morning, with a target to restore normal water supply by late evening. However, anxious residents say temporary fixes are no longer enough.
Recurring pattern of water disruptions
This is not an isolated case. Just two days ago, around 1,500 families in Sector Mu 2 faced a similar situation due to motor failure in the main water tank. Earlier this month, a Ganga pipeline burst in Sector 64 disrupted supply to several densely populated sectors, including 31, 53, 71, and 119. Temporary tube wells and Ranney wells had to be activated to maintain a partial supply.
And in early June, a pipeline burst between Sectors Alpha 1 and 2 caused road damage and left hundreds without water. Locals protested against GNIDA’s “patchwork approach” to maintenance and demanded a long-term overhaul.
Growing Public Outcry
Repeated disruptions have sparked widespread frustration. RWAs from several sectors—including 105, 93A, and Gamma 2—have sought an urgent meeting with GNIDA CEO to push for:
- A complete audit of Noida’s aging water infrastructure
- Dedicated backup pumps and motors for every sector
- Real-time alerts for planned shutdowns
- Timely deployment of tankers in emergencies
We pay taxes, yet struggle for a basic necessity like water. This is unacceptable.
Reema Bhandari, Resident, Delta 3
Official Word
A GNIDA official, requesting anonymity, said, “The Eta tank line is under repair. We understand the inconvenience and are working around the clock. Full supply should resume soon.”
Bottom Line
Greater Noida’s water infrastructure is under serious strain, with ageing pipelines and a reactive maintenance approach failing to meet the demands of a growing population. As repeated failures become the norm, residents are urging authorities to switch gears from damage control to systemic reform.