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Catering to the growing water concerns in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is all set to construct an 8.7 km long water conveyance tunnel. (Express Photo)

8.7-km water conveyance tunnel coming up in Mumbai; how it will boost city's growing water needs

December 10, 2025 2:32 pm

This tunnel will connect the upcoming sewage treatment plant in Dharavi with BMC's water filtration plant in Bhandup.

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37 Delhi sewage plants flunk central watchdog’s test — clear local pollution board’s bar

October 31, 2025 5:34 pm

The inspection was conducted at all major treatment facilities of Rithala, Okhla, Kondli, Pappankalan, Yamuna Vihar, Nilothi, Keshopur and Coronation Pillar, among others.

Pune civic body looks to stop open release of sewage in GBS-hit area

February 11, 2025 6:29 pm

The Pune Municipal Corporation has decided to lay a drainage line in the Nandoshi area where GBS cases had been reported.

BMC to make treated water from Colaba STP fit for potable use

December 15, 2024 8:18 pm

Once the STP is ready, civic officials said that a distribution channel will be set up, through which treated water will be supplied to residential and commercial units for potable usage.

Noida sewage treatment plant maintenance workers death

NHRC issues notice to UP Chief Secretary, DGP over death of 3 maintenance workers inside sewage treatment plant

June 30, 2024 1:13 pm

The notice was issued after three maintenance workers Mohit, 22, Hargovind, 26, and Ankit, 21, died by drowning after falling into a septic tank of the STP at the multinational company NIIT Coforge on Monday.

Three men drown at sewage treatment plant in Greater Noida MNC

June 25, 2024 8:48 am

The deceased have been identified as 24-year-old Mohit, a resident of Dankaur; 26-year-old Hari Govind, a resident of Kanpur Dehat; and 21-year-old Ankit, a resident of Mathura.

Only 8 sewage treatment plants in Bengaluru monitored properly, study finds

February 23, 2023 8:04 am

ActionAid Association, which found that values of several parameters remained unchanged, says that it's impossible if wastewater is processed every day.

Ludhiana’s Buddha Nullah cleaning: Old Jamalpur STP to remain shut for four days

December 18, 2022 12:19 pm

The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation said residents living in different wards of Ludhiana East and Sahnewal constituency should not panic as the plant will not pump out the sewer waste.

Delhi Police apprehend three men after two labourers die at Kondli sewage treatment plant

March 31, 2022 2:37 pm

Priyanka Kashyap, DCP (East) said, “We have registered a case under IPC (Indian Penal Code) section 304 A (causing death by negligence) and section of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers & Their Rehabilitation Act.”