CETPs flout norms

A study by Shri Kisan Paryavaran Sangharsh Samiti and Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment showed the three CETPs in Pali flout the effluent discharge standards. Sample tests showed:

  • Biological oxygen demand was 150-360 mg/l against 30 mg/l norm
  • Chemical oxygen demand was 400-522mg/l as against 250 mg/l
  • The three CETPs were functioning at 7, 28 and 57 per cent efficiency against 90 per cent desired levels


    • Court orders not obeyed

  • Flow meters not monitored
  • No action plan for reusing water treated in cetps
  • Industrial units in non-conforming areas closed but most have not been relocated
    • Publication Date: 
    30/05/2009
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