WD News: NITI Aayog, in its latest publication titled “Compendium of Best Practices in Water Management 3.0,” has bestowed recognition upon Hyderabad’s Neknampur Lake as a pinnacle of restoration among India’s various water bodies.
As per NITI Aayog report, 90 percent reduction in the Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of the lake due to constant maintenance of various treatment system used in rejuvenating the water body.
Neknampur Lake water analysis parameters have been improving day by day, as per TSPCB data (April 2023) Ph level is -7. 1, Conductivity is 1449, BOD- 8 and Nitrate 4.4.
Although a few parts of 25 acres of the lake have strains of sewage, still no smell or odour emanates from the lake and the main reason behind this is that various treatment system used in rejuvenating it that includes Phytoremediation & bioremediation to purify water in the lake, desilting of the lake, floating treatment wetlands installation & their maintenance.
Despite the presence of sewage strains in certain portions of the 25-acre lake, there is a distinct absence of unpleasant odours or smells emanating from the water body. This achievement can be attributed to the comprehensive treatment approach implemented for lake rejuvenation. Notably, methods such as phytoremediation and bioremediation have been harnessed to purify the lake’s water. Other significant measures include thorough desilting, the installation of floating treatment wetlands, and their ongoing maintenance.
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