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Faridabad Dye Units Defy Pollution Laws
31 Jul
Summary
- Around 40 dyeing units pollute Yamuna with untreated effluent.
- Haryana board sealed 100 illegal units since 2023, but many reopen.
- Committee to investigate dyeing units illegally discharging into drains.
Effluent from approximately 40 unauthorized dyeing units in Faridabad continues to contaminate drains flowing into the Yamuna River. Despite repeated enforcement actions by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), these units, often operating from temporary structures, discharge untreated waste. Since 2023, the HSPCB has sealed around 100 such units, yet many quickly re-establish themselves in rented or unauthorized premises, complicating monitoring efforts.
Environmentalists highlight the alarming levels of pollutants, including high biochemical oxygen demand and faecal coliform, found in canals and drains near these operations. The illegal units operate at significantly lower costs than compliant factories, giving them a competitive edge. In response to the persistent pollution, Faridabad administration will form a committee comprising HSPCB, Municipal Corporation, and the labor department to investigate these units. Repeat offenders will face prosecution, and FIRs will be registered as part of a multi-agency effort.
