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Yamuna River Chokes on Sewage: Pollution Levels Spike
10 Mar
Summary
- Yamuna River shows alarming faecal coliform levels in recent tests.
- High Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) signifies untreated sewage inflow.
- Pollution indicators higher than December 2025 but lower than Jan 2025.
Recent data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) highlights a critical water quality issue in the Yamuna River. The latest reports, released for January and February, indicate dangerously high faecal coliform levels. This suggests that significant volumes of untreated sewage are entering the river system.
Furthermore, the water samples collected along eight locations in Delhi showed elevated Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD). This parameter measures the oxygen required by microorganisms, and high levels typically point to organic pollution, such as that from sewage.
While the January 2026 analysis showed an increase in these pollution indicators compared to December 2025, the levels were still reported as lower than those observed in January 2025. The DPCC's regular water quality testing monitors parameters like BOD, dissolved oxygen, and chemical oxygen demand to assess the river's health.
