Yamuna Untreated Sewage Issue: Delhi HC Orders Urgent Action
Yamuna untreated sewage issue has become a major concern as raw and partially treated waste continues to flow into the river. The Delhi High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of this problem and demanded urgent action from authorities. Strict monitoring and immediate repairs are now necessary to protect the river and public health
Judges Prathiba Singh and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora called the situation “disturbing” after reviewing multiple inspection reports. Live Law
They noted that factories discharge untreated waste directly into drains. At the same time treated sewage from STPs and CETPs mixes with raw waste. This mix then flows into the Yamuna. Live Law
Officials disclosed corrosion in pipelines, under‑utilization of treatment plants, and lack of real‑time monitoring tools at many plants.
Court Orders Corrective Measures and Reports
The bench directed the DPCC to submit a chart outlining all industrial zones. Also, it must show what steps it is taking to monitor waste treatment on a regular basis.
Earlier, the court had assigned local commissioners to inspect sewage treatment plants (STPs) in May. Then in July, it asked Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to prepare an action plan.
The bench also instructed retrieval and updating of a drainage master plan prepared by IIT Delhi in 2018. Interestingly, that plan was never acted upon.
Further, it prohibited awarding tenders without the court’s permission, and asked for decisions on pending project reports.
Why This Matters
Polluted river water harms public health. It also damages ecosystems. Without proper STPs (Sewage Treatment Plants) and CETPs (Common Effluent Treatment Plants), pollution threatens both.
The court’s orders aim to force transparency. They also aim to improve monitoring. With strict oversight and timely repairs, the goal is to ensure only treated water enters Yamuna.
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