Only 15% of daily sewage is being treated in A.P., says report Premium
The Hindu
In neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Telangana, more than 23.20% and 33.87% of sewage generated could be treated in a day
Only about 15% of the total sewage generated across urban areas of Andhra Pradesh is being treated every day, and the operational sewage treatment capacity is likely to see a two-fold increase shortly as the State government is going to set up Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in all urban areas with a population of less than one lakh.
According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Andhra Pradesh generates about 2,882 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage and it has an operational capacity to treat 443 MLD currently in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
The Ministry cited a report published in 2021 by the Central Pollution Control Board which assesses the sewage generation and treatment capacity available in ULBs.
A.P., however, has an installed treatment capacity (including operational capacity) of 833 MLD through STPs, and capacity enhancement to treat 20 MLD is in the pipeline.
Across the country, over 72,360 MLD of sewage is generated in urban areas and the operational treatment capacity could treat only 26,869 MLD.
Among the southern States, Karnataka has the highest sewage treatment capacity in operation. Out of the 4,458 MLD sewage generated, 43.11% is treated. In neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Telangana, more than 23.20% and 33.87% of sewage generated could be treated in a day.
Kerala has the lowest operational and installed treatment capacity of 114 MLD and 120 MLD against 4,256 MLD sewage generated.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.