The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India announced on 16 October 2026 that it has taken notice of reports regarding borewell water contamination in the Dattanagar locality near Ambad Industrial Area in Nashik, Maharashtra. The contamination is allegedly caused by chemical effluents from nearby factories, affecting residents for two months. The NHRC has directed the Maharashtra Chief Secretary to provide a detailed report within two weeks and requested comments from the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board. The release does not say when the contamination will be resolved.
Key points
- Deadline: Maharashtra Chief Secretary must submit a detailed report within two weeks.
- Location: Dattanagar locality near Ambad Industrial Area, Nashik district, Maharashtra.
- Impact: Residents reportedly spend about Rs. 5,000 per month on clean drinking water.
When it applies
Counted from 2026-10-16, dated 16 October 2026.
- Within two weeks submission of detailed report by Maharashtra Chief Secretary
- media report on water contamination
Who it affects
- Maharashtra Chief Secretary