WD News: As many as 88 points have been identified in Panipat district, from where untreated wastewater containing hazardous chemicals is flowing into drain number 1 and drain number 2. Drain number 2 falls into Yamuna.
Now, the Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), has sought an action plan from six departments concerned and directed to stop flowing of untreated waste water into drains to keep the Yamuna clean.
Notably, Panipat is a textile hub and over 400 registered dyeing units are operating in the city, of which 300 are in Sector 29 part-2 and around 100 in various industrial sectors. Over 200 dyeing units are operating illegally in various areas of the district.
Most of the industries in Sanoli and Bapoli areas in the city are discharging toxic wastewater directly into the Yamuna through tankers.
Drain number-1 is around 8 km long. It heads from Kabri Road to Chautala Road. It meets drain number-2, which leads to Yamuna near Khojkipur village. But untreated waste water is polluting both drains at several places in the city.
Kamaljeet Singh, Regional Officer, HSPCB, said, “As many as 88 points have been identified in Panipat through which untreated wastewater is flowing into drains.”
According to him, out of 88 points, 24 are of the Municipal Corporation while 26 are of Panchayati Raj Department. All the departments have been directed to stop draining untreated effluent into drains.
“However, the HSVP has gave in written that all 40 points are only for storm water drainage,” the regional officer maintained.
According to P Raghwendra Rao, Chairman, HSPCB, the board has decided to curb pollution in Yamuna and Ghaggar. The only aim is that the rivers should be cleaned.
Source: The Tribune
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