{
  "id": 6307124,
  "title": "Bihar Team Studies UP's Water Testing System; Jal Nigam Showcases Advanced Quality Monitoring Model",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bihar-team-studies-ups-water-testing-system-jal-nigam-showcases",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T17:37:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/bihar-team-studies-ups-water-testing-system-jal-nigam-showcases-advanced-quality-monitoring-model"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, September 8: A three-member team from Bihar's Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) recently visited Uttar Pradesh's State-Level Water Analysis Laboratory as part of an exposure visit. This visit aimed to study the state's advanced water testing and monitoring system as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission. UNICEF Uttar Pradesh also participated in the trip.\n\nThe Bihar team had a firsthand look at Uttar Pradesh's modern water quality testing and laboratory management system. They were briefed by State Laboratory In-charge Anil Kumar about the Jal Jeevan Mission's water quality monitoring and surveillance system. The team learned about the state's laboratory network, FTK-based water testing at the village level, and the monitoring process through an online portal. They also learned about the steps taken in case of water contamination, including corrective actions, re-testing, and measures until the issue is resolved.\n\nThe Bihar team observed the laboratory testing for bacteriological parameters like E. coli and Total Coliform. They were also introduced to advanced technologies such as ICP-MS (for detecting low levels of heavy metals) and GC-MS/MS (for pesticide residue testing). The team was briefed on facilities currently being developed for testing emerging pollutants like PFAS and microplastics in the future.\n\nA joint meeting in Lucknow, led by Sanjay Gupta, Joint Director of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural), brought together representatives from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and UNICEF. They discussed best practices, experiences, water quality monitoring, laboratory management, and quality control. Superintending Engineer Gyanendra Kumar Chaudhary emphasized that this visit is a significant move to strengthen technical cooperation between the two states in water quality management and modern testing technologies.\n\nYogesh Kumar, Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural), highlighted the importance of regular water quality testing for ensuring safe drinking water. He added that inter-state cooperation and technical exchange will help laboratories meet global quality standards and tackle emerging water quality challenges. Kumar concluded by stating that the focus is on strengthening India's resolve to provide clean and safe drinking water to every citizen through modern technology, effective monitoring, and quality assurance.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, 08 September: Along with ensuring the availability of clean and safe drinking water to every citizen of the state, the Yogi Government is continuously strengthening the system for regular testing and monitoring of water quality. In this direction, a three-member team from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) of the Bihar Government undertook an exposure visit to the…",
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}