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Haridwar Ganges Clean-Up: BARC Tech to Treat Mela Waste
2 Nov
Summary
- Six Fecal Sludge Treatment Plants will be established in Haridwar.
- BARC technology will be employed for waste treatment at a cost of Rs 9.56 crore.
- These plants aim to prevent sewage from entering the Ganga during the Ardh Kumbh Mela.
In preparation for the Ardh Kumbh Mela, Haridwar will establish six Fecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) within the mela area. This significant environmental initiative is valued at Rs 9.56 crore and will implement technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), with the center overseeing construction.
The new FSTPs are designed to treat waste generated from toilets throughout the mela, directly addressing concerns about sewage polluting the sacred Ganga River. This proactive measure follows recent cleaning of sewer lines and sealing of sewage outlets to prevent contaminants from reaching the river.
While the FSTPs are anticipated to operate much faster than conventional Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), there are questions regarding their ability to manage odor issues. Officials have also clarified that waste from certain drains is intercepted and diverted to existing treatment facilities, ensuring it does not enter the Upper Ganga Canal.
