PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE /Dehradun
The Dehradun district administration has taken action by stopping the grey water (waste water) of 14 houses on Sunday that were discharging waste water directly into the Ganga without proper sewer connections. In addition, two drains in the area have been tapped. The action comes a day after district magistrate Savin Bansal inspected the Chandeshwar drain in Rishikesh. During the inspection, he expressed strong displeasure over the discharge of waste water into the Dhalwala drain.
Following the DM’s instructions, officials from the Municipal Corporation of Rishikesh and Jal Sansthan carried out a joint inspection in the Dhalwala area. During the inspection, it was found that a total of 21 buildings are located near the drain. Out of these, 14 buildings were releasing grey water, such as water from bathrooms and kitchens, directly into the open drain. Only seven buildings were found to be properly connected to the sewer line.
After the inspection, the authorities issued notices to the owners of the 14 buildings that were violating the rules. At the same time, the waste water outlets from these buildings were immediately sealed to stop the flow of grey water into the drain. In addition to this, two drains in the area were also sealed by the municipal corporation and Jal Sansthan, as per the district magistrate’s directions.
With this action, the flow of grey water from 14 buildings and two drains into the Dhalwala drain has completely stopped. The district administration said this step will help in keeping the Ganga clean and improving sanitation in the area. Officials also made it clear that such checks and actions will continue in the future.
