Overview
- In an Instagram clip, the British biologist uses a simple colour‑change kit, saying a light brown result from a Ganga sample indicates faecal coliform bacteria.
- He first tests bottled mineral water as a benchmark, describing its darker pinkish‑brown result as the expected colour for clean water.
- The video also shows Wade joining a holy man for a ritual bath to avoid causing offence, with the holy man drinking river water as Wade declines to do so.
- Hindustan Times, Livemint and News18 reported the footage and online reactions that questioned pollution, religious practices and public spending on cleanup efforts.
- The coverage notes no laboratory confirmation or official response to Wade’s specific finding during this reporting window.