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Haryana Societies Slam Smog Gun Mandate
3 Jan
Summary
- High-rise societies criticize Haryana's smog gun deployment directive.
- Residents deem smog guns unfeasible due to high costs.
- Experts question STP water use, citing health and safety concerns.
Residents and resident welfare associations in Haryana have criticized a December 26 directive from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). The directive mandates 193 high-rise societies to deploy smog guns during periods of poor air quality, a measure deemed unfeasible by many due to high costs.
Concerns extend to the directive's suggestion of using treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) for these systems. Environmentalists and experts have raised alarms about potential health hazards, as STP water may contain pathogens, making its aerial dispersion unsafe for residential areas.
Critics emphasize that pollution should be addressed at its source, pointing to issues like extensive road digging, vehicular emissions, construction dust, and industrial pollution. They advocate for measures such as regular road cleaning, stricter emission enforcement, and effective dust control, rather than relying on localized, temporary solutions like smog guns.
