When will Noida fully intercept sewage from polluting drains?

The Noida Authority has informed the Supreme Court that the interception and treatment of several polluting drains in the city will take until 2027-28.

What was the National Green Tribunal's order regarding sewage discharge?

The NGT ordered a prohibition on the use of canals, stormwater drains, and water bodies for the disposal of effluents, directing sewage to be diverted to STPs.

Does Noida have enough capacity to treat its sewage?

Yes, Noida has eight functional STPs with a combined treatment capacity of 411 MLD, which is sufficient to cover the city's estimated sewage generation of 240 MLD.

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Noida Sewage Crisis: Pollution to Flow Until 2027-28

5 Feb

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Summary

Noida Authority admits sewage interception will take until 2027-28.
NGT banned sewage discharge into natural drains over two years ago.
Eight STPs treat 411 MLD, exceeding Noida's 240 MLD sewage generation.

Noida Sewage Crisis: Pollution to Flow Until 2027-28

More than two years after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) prohibited discharging sewage into natural drains, the Noida Authority has indicated to the Supreme Court that the full interception and treatment of polluting drains will extend to 2027-28. This timeline was presented in a civil appeal filed in February 2026.

The NGT had issued a blanket ban on August 3, 2022, mandating that sewage be diverted to Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) instead of natural water bodies. NEERI identified 24 drains contributing to the pollution of the Kondli irrigation canal.

While some drains have been diverted to existing STPs or pumping stations, others are in various stages of planning and execution, with completion dates spread over the next three years. Noida possesses eight operational STPs with a combined capacity of 411 million litres per day (MLD), which exceeds the city's estimated sewage generation of 240 MLD.