NGT slaps ₹7.5cr fine on Supertech

Around five months after nearly hundreds of residents at Supertech Ecovillage-2 in Greater Noida West fell ill after drinking contaminated water, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held the project proponent accountable for the public health crisis, and has imposed an environmental compensation of ₹7.48 crore for violations of norms, including the unauthorised discharge of sewage, and the failure to maintain water quality.

- Maria Khan

GREATER NOIDA:

On September 3, 2024, nearly 300 residents—including 170 children—fell sick, complaining of health issues such as diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever. Media reports at that time had stated that the society's water supply was contaminated with excessive levels of coliform bacteria and E. coli. The complex has around 8,500 residents.

According to experts, excessive coliform levels can cause severe gastrointestinal issues, which can escalate to jaundice or even organ damage.