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Congress Slams NMC Over Gorewada Water Quality
18 Apr
Summary
- Congress alleges conflicting statements from NMC on water quality.
- FDCM reports untreated sewage entering Gorewada Reserved Forest.
- Forest officials noted mass fish deaths in contaminated water bodies.
A controversy has escalated concerning the Gorewada lake's sewage water contamination, with Congress highlighting alleged inconsistencies in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) statements. Official communications from the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM) indicate untreated sewage is entering the reserved forest, posing a threat to the city's water supply.
Congress leaders have questioned the NMC's recent claims of potable water, pointing to earlier admissions that sewage from the Dabha area was entering the lake. Despite NMC's assurances of water treatment, FDCM's letters, dating back to 2024, confirm sewage bypasses treatment plants and flows into Gorewada.
Environmental repercussions are evident, with forest officials reporting mass fish deaths in contaminated water bodies in May 2025. This pollution endangers the protected forest ecosystem and a proposed wild water buffalo breeding facility. The situation critically affects Gorewada lake, a key backup drinking water source for Nagpur, despite NMC's assertions of limited use and treatment.
Public suspicion has grown due to the NMC's alleged lack of transparency regarding water quality reports and recent inspections. Congress demands immediate action to halt sewage flow and conserve the lake, warning of its potential demise if unaddressed.
