Wastewater Management in India
Wastewater Generation in India India generates a staggering 1.7 million tonnes of faecal waste a day. Official figures show that 78% of the sewage generated remains untreated and is disposed of in rivers, groundwater or lakes. The two main sources of water contamination are sewage and industrial waste. With both the population of India and its industrial landscape increasing at a phenomenal speed, wastewater volume is also at an alarming rise. Adding to this is the shrinking of freshwater sources like rivers, wells, and groundwater. Effects of Increasing Wastewater Harmful effect on the river and marine life Lack of drinking water Overabundance of certain harmful chemicals in sources of water, some of which are chronic Adverse effect on groundwater Soil pollution Rise in chronic health conditions related to toxic chemicals like lead and mercury in all living creatures Rise of pollution in the coastal area The Legal Mechanism for Waste-water Reg...