The case focused on allegations that 19 industrial units and one Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) were releasing untreated toxic waste, violating the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
While the old 36 MLD CETP at Jajmau struggled with efficiency, the new 20 MLD CETP constructed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga boasts cutting-edge technology for optimal operation and maintenance.
In a bid to tackle the root causes of water contamination, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the Delhi Jal Board to come up with a comprehensive plan to provide a permanent solution for the affected areas.