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Ganga Pollution Crisis: 71 Drains Still Polluting River in Bijnor
30 Oct
Summary
- 71 of 91 drains in Bijnor continue discharging untreated wastewater into Ganga.
- District magistrate ordered immediate temporary measures to halt sewage discharge.
- Four sewage treatment plants are under construction, with a fifth approved.
In Bijnor district, a significant environmental challenge persists as 71 of the 91 identified drains continue to discharge untreated wastewater directly into the Ganga River. As of October 30, 2026, only 20 drains have been successfully connected to the sewage treatment system, highlighting a critical gap in pollution control efforts. The Ganga flows for approximately 115 km through the district, impacting 46 villages along its banks across four development blocks.
District magistrate Umesh Pratap Singh has issued directives for immediate temporary measures to halt the discharge of sewage and contaminated water into the river. Officials are also tasked with accelerating the construction of four sewage treatment plants (STPs) that are currently underway, in addition to a fifth STP that has recently received approval. Regular sanitation drives in all 46 villages situated along the river are also being organized.
Concerns were also raised during a district Ganga committee and district environment committee meeting regarding the improper disposal of biomedical waste by private clinics and hospitals. The district magistrate warned that facilities failing to comply with waste disposal regulations would face penalties. A review of the progress on these emergency measures is scheduled in 15 days.
