DH News Service, Chikmagalur: Due to the drainage works that was taken up at Ward no 5, Shankarpura, the drainage pipeline carrying sewage from the homes was damaged and as a result the sewage water mixed with the drinking water polluting it. The same contaminated drinking water is being supplied across the city,Town Municipal Council Member Devi Prasad explained the problem to Council Engineer Vinod and Contractor Raju. The local residents informed that the workers had performed their work irresponsibly and hence the damage has occurred. They said that due to this negligence some houses were also damaged and hence they sought immediate action from the council. At present water supplies from this line has been stopped and water is being supplied in tankers for the entire area. The problem is expected to be solved in two days, informed Mr Prasad, urging co-operation from the local residents.