Gangnauli

Carcinogenic Elements: Water testing revealed high levels of heavy metals and chemicals, including arsenic, mercury, lead, zinc, phosphate, sulfide, cadmium, iron, nickel, and manganese, all linked to serious health issues .

Efforts to provide piped drinking water have reached more than 50% of the affected population, but many other recommendations remain unfulfilled .

Economic Strain: Many families have gone bankrupt due to high medical expenses, with some selling their land to cover costs.

The health crisis has severely affected the socio-economic fabric of the village, with many households having at least one critically ill member .

Community Response: Residents and former village head Dharmendar Rathi have highlighted the widespread impact of pollution, with numerous deaths and chronic illnesses reported .