The Times of India

Gut-wrecking E. coli contamination in water bottles: Vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak reported in an Indian village; safety tips to follow when buying 20-litre drinking water cans

A severe E.coli outbreak in an Indian village, causing vomiting and diarrhea, has been traced to illegally sold 20-litre water cans from an unlicensed purification unit. Officials have sealed the unit and assured that government water supplies remain safe. This incident highlights the recurring danger of unregulated water sources, especially during monsoon season. Residents are urged to buy water only from authorized suppliers and report any suspicious operations.