Nainital Tap Water Safety: Experts Advise on Filter Necessity and Quality
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Nainital Tap Water: Safe or Filter Needed? Experts Weigh In on Potability
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News18•27-02-2026, 11:24
Nainital Tap Water: Safe or Filter Needed? Experts Weigh In on Potability
•Nainital's drinking water comes from borewells, not the lake, and undergoes purification including filtration and chlorination.
•Water Department chemist Yogendra Pal confirms Nainital's water is potable with TDS less than 500 and balanced pH (7.2-7.8), meeting Indian standards.
•Kidney stone issues are not solely linked to water; diet and lifestyle also play a role.
•Old pipelines in hilly areas can be vulnerable to damage during monsoon, potentially affecting water quality temporarily.
•Experts advise getting water tested before installing an RO system; boiling and filtering are simple, effective precautions, especially for vulnerable groups.