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In Palpa, ‘E. coli’ bacteria have been detected in 28% of the primary drinking water source used by the majority of residents. A total of 114 samples were collected from 52 drinking water schemes across the district, revealing that 28% of these samples were contaminated with ‘E. coli’.
A total of five units of drinking water schemes in Tansen Municipality, ten units in Rampur Municipality, six units in Purba khola Rural Municipality, four units in Nisdika Rural Municipality, seven units in Rambha Rural Municipality, and five units in Bagnaskali Rural Municipality were tested.
As per head of Health Office Palpa Dr. Rajendra Giri , 6 samples were collected in Tinau Rural Municipality, two samples were collected in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality, four samples were collected in Raina devi Chhahara Rural Municipality, and three samples were collected in Ribdikot Rural Municipality. He stated  that “E. Coli” bacteria were found in the water of 20 drinking water projects out of  52 schemes which were tested  including two municipalities and eight rural municipalities of the district.
He mentioned that out of 52 schemes, 12 health institutions tested the purity of the water they use, revealing that 28% of the samples contained E. coli bacteria. Due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water used by health institutions, he emphasised the need for further purification. E. coli bacteria are commonly found in human faeces and the faeces and urine of domestic animals.
He mentioned that E. coli contamination can lead to diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, and water-borne illnesses like typhoid, stomach issues, and headaches.  In order to improve the quality of water that people drink daily, he informed that the quality of water used in health institutions of Palpa and used by many people is being tested for two years.

YagyaMurti Timilsina