Blue water from bathroom taps: illegal dyeing industries pollute groundwater in northern India
July 23, 2024
by Bhagyashree Barman
by Bhagyashree BarmanIn a shocking development, residents in northern India’s Delhi are finding blue water flowing from their bathroom taps, a direct result of contamination from illegal dyeing industries.
The incident took place in Peeragarhi in West Delhi on July 21.
Visuals showed strange, dirty blue water flowing from a bathroom tap, creating foam as it filled the bucket, making for an unusual and concerning sight.
According to reports, these industries are releasing polluted water into the ground through borewells, severely compromising the groundwater quality.
Despite numerous complaints to authorities, including the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Clean Ganga Mission, and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), no effective action has been taken.
This polluted water has infiltrated households, raising significant health concerns. Residents are now urgently appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for intervention. Detailed information about these illegal dyeing operations has been submitted through National Green Tribunal (NGT) case OA 353/2023, but the response remains inadequate.
The situation underscores the critical need for strict enforcement of environmental regulations and immediate measures to safeguard Delhi’s groundwater and public health.
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