# Chennai’s Nesapakkam residents find worms in Metro Water for two months

2026-10-31T02:56:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Residents of Nesapakkam in KK Nagar have been finding worms in water supplied by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (Metro Water) for over two months, and have urged the corporation to fix the issue urgently. N Elumalai, a resident, said the water is unusable due to worms and a mild odour, adding that children are falling sick despite cleaning the sump and overhead tank 10 days ago. He alleged Metro Water officials have been unresponsive. K Gayathri of nearby Sathya Nagar reported similar problems and has been using filters on all taps, with no response from officials. A Metro Water official contacted said the cause is being identified and the issue will be resolved soon.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The complaint shows a breakdown in basic water quality assurance that has gone unresolved for over two months. Residents have done their part by cleaning sumps and tanks, yet the problem persists, pointing to a contamination source inside the Metro Water network itself. The official response, to identify the cause, offers no timeline or interim measure, leaving families with no choice but to continue using filters or risk illness. The next step, a resolution date, remains unstated.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/31/nesapakkam-residents-complain-of-worms-in-metro-water-seek-action>
  Led with resident complaints, gave only one official response without scrutiny

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