Nashik: Illegal Borewells In Ambad MIDC To Be Sealed, Strict Pollution Action Ordered
Nashik: District Collector Ayush Prasad has directed the agencies concerned to take strict action against pollution in the Ambad MIDC area, including sealing illegal borewells, inspecting contaminated water sources and initiating legal proceedings against industries violating environmental norms. The directives were issued during a meeting at the Collectorate attended by Kumbh Mela Commissioner…
District Collector Ayush Prasad has ordered agencies to clamp down on pollution in Ambad MIDC, including sealing illegal borewells, testing water sources and taking legal action against non-compliant industries. This was discussed at a meeting with officials from Kumbh Mela Commissioner Shekhar Singh, Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri and various industrial bodies.
The Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency (GSDA) will examine water sources in Ambad and Satpur to gauge groundwater contamination levels. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and MIDC will target unauthorized industrial units releasing untreated wastewater. Industries must now treat their wastewater before disposal and adhere to hazardous waste management rules.
The Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) project in Ambad MIDC, set for phased completion between October 15 and November 30, aims to provide a long-term solution to industrial pollution. AIMA President Rajendra Pansare stressed the urgency of expediting the project. Nashik Municipal Corporation plans to supply water to industries to lessen their reliance on groundwater from illegal borewells.
Industrial groups AIMA, NIMA and the Metal Finishers Association, Nashik (MFAN) have pledged to help members follow environmental standards and channel wastewater to the CETP when it's operational. They also proposed creating a dedicated industrial cluster for electroplating, phosphating, anodising and painting units, complete with shared wastewater and hazardous waste treatment.
The administration highlighted the importance of collaboration between all agencies to protect public health and the environment.
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