What is causing pollution in the Satluj River near Ludhiana?

Untreated and partially treated effluents from the Bhattian sewage treatment plants are being discharged directly into the Satluj River.

Is the Bhattian Sewage Treatment Plant functioning correctly?

Despite recent upgrades, the Bhattian STP is showing near-zero effective performance, leading to direct discharge of toxic effluents.

What actions are being taken to address the river pollution crisis in Ludhiana?

Environmental activists are urging government intervention, emphasizing the need for urgent corrective measures and reforms for industrial compliance.

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Satluj River Choked by Toxic Effluents

5 Jan

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Summary

Untreated chemical effluents discharged into Satluj River from Bhattian STPs.
Bhattian STP, recently upgraded, shows near-zero effective performance.
CETP serving dyeing units pollutes Buddha Dariya with untreated chemical waste.

Ludhiana's environmental integrity is severely compromised as untreated effluents continue to flow into the Satluj and Buddha Dariya rivers. Recent field inspections revealed that the Bhattian sewage treatment plants are discharging white, frothy, chemical-laden waste directly into the Satluj, indicating a critical failure in treatment processes. This pollution is a grave concern for public health and biodiversity.

The upgraded Bhattian STP, operated by a private firm, is reportedly showing negligible effectiveness, raising questions about its operational integrity and oversight. Concurrently, the common effluent treatment plant near Bahadur Ke Road, which serves local dyeing units, is discharging untreated chemical effluents into the Buddha Dariya, exacerbating the river's contamination and potentially affecting subsoil aquifers.