MARGAO: The Chandor gram sabha has asked the health department to inspect the water bodies in the village after the locals raised fears about contamination of the same.
Sarpanch Etelvina Antao explained that after the last gram sabha resolution on the issue, the panchayat had written to the authorities, including the health department, to test the water bodies for pollution. He added that the health department had reverted and asked for a detailed list of the water bodies.
Thus, the panchayat has written to the health department for urgent inspections of the water bodies at Tollem Handi, Vala Kholop, Fatramoll and the wells of the entire village. Concerns were also raised about water-loggings in some areas.
