Residents of Basti Jodhewal in Ludhiana allege that sewage is frequently mixed with drinking water, especially during the rainy season, making the supply unfit for consumption and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. They claim repeated complaints to the municipal corporation have only resulted in temporary fixes, forcing some residents to bear the cost of new pipelines or purchase bottled water. The issue has persisted for months, causing concern among families, particularly for children and the elderly.