CETPs flout norms

CETPs flout norms [1]

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

Source: Down to Earth [2]