SHILLONG: Even after reports regarding the unhygienic nature of the Umsohlang water source the PHE department has ‘rubbished’ the allegations about the non-potable nature of the water. The Department has not initiated steps to clean up the various water sources leading to Umsohlang stream.

A week after questions were raised over the quality of the water supplied to the residents of Mawlai localities through the Umsohlang stream, PHED has remained nonchalant.