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Satluj River Choked by Toxic Effluents
5 Jan
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.
Environmental activists are urging both state and central governments to treat this situation as an environmental emergency. They highlight that the ongoing poisoning of these rivers is destroying livelihoods, public health, and Punjab's ecological future, necessitating urgent corrective measures and reforms to ensure compliance and transparency from industrial units.
