Funds crunch leaves local units unable to test drinking water

As monsoon looms, risk rises of deadly microbe contamination in most water sources. Bottled water brands are also not safe.

Last week, the Agriculture and Livestock Department of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City advised the general public to make sure that their bottled and jarred water is safe to drink. The warning was issued after municipal inspectors found algae and other particles in bottled water.