2 GIDC firms slapped with notice for ‘releasing untreated effluent’ into drain

Local BJP corporator Shailesh Patil, who visited the spot following complaints from residents, had flagged the issue to the ward office. According to the officials, a team of Ward Office 18 conducted a primary probe into the complaints and collected samples of the effluent being released into the storm water drain. The team concluded that some companies have been violating the environmental norms that prohibit them from releasing untreated effluent into the drains.

Officials said the probe has been expanded to check the release from other companies, too. “I have received several complaints of companies releasing the effluent into the open channels within the

industrial estate… Right now, we have served a notice to two companies. Soon, we will be also taking

action against the other industrial units that are doing so. We will ensure that they either treat their effluent or they will be sealed in accordance with the stringent environmental laws,” Patil said.