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Yamuna River Transformation: Haryana Sees Major Cleanup Gains
13 Mar
Summary
- Nearly 1000 MLD of wastewater now treated, significantly improving Yamuna's water quality.
- Haryana expands sewage treatment capacity with 91 plants, more under construction.
- Sewerage network nearly complete in 34 towns within the Yamuna catchment area.
Haryana has achieved significant improvements in its ongoing efforts to clean the Yamuna River, according to top officials. Wastewater treatment capacity has seen major expansion, with nearly 1000 million litres per day (MLD) of wastewater now being treated, out of 1632 MLD flowing into the river.
The state now operates 91 sewage treatment plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 1543 MLD, and several more are under construction or proposed. Industrial wastewater management has also advanced, with numerous operational and proposed common effluent treatment plants (CETPs).
