12,000 of 41k Maharashtra villages get bacteria-tainted water: Report

In Maharashtra, 12,000 out of 41,000 villages received drinking water contaminated with bacteria, including E. coli, in the 2024-25 financial year. Contamination primarily occurred due to the mixing of faecal waste in water sources. The report highlights that nearly 1 crore households still lack tap water access under the Jal Jeevan Mission initiative.
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