Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Untreated Sewage Contaminates Kaushalya River, Threatens Panchkula
The Kaushalya River, which provides drinking water for Panchkula, is getting polluted by untreated sewage.
This sewage comes from nearby houses and a cattle area.
This is against environmental rules and is dangerous for people's health.
The sewage also mixes with garbage, making the problem worse, especially during the rainy season.
People living in Panchkula are worried and have complained, but the local government hasn't done anything.
They are asking for help to clean up the river.
Kaushalya River, a source of drinking water, is contaminated by untreated sewage.
Sewage flows from nearby colonies and a cattle pound into the river.
The untreated waste violates National Green Tribunal guidelines.
Residents are at risk of health hazards due to the contamination.
Complaints to the Pinjore municipal council have not resulted in action.
- Who
- Residents of Panchkula, environmentalists, farmers, Pinjore municipal council.
- What
- Untreated sewage is flowing into the Kaushalya River.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Kaushalya River, Panchkula.
- Why
- Due to sewage from nearby colonies and a cattle pound being dumped into the river, violating environmental guidelines and posing health risks.
Residents/Farmers
Pinjore Municipal Council
Action on Complaints
Residents/Farmers
Farmers and residents have submitted complaints to the Pinjore municipal council.
Pinjore Municipal Council
The Pinjore municipal council has not taken action.
- Location of Contamination
- Kaushalya River
- Source of Sewage
- Colonies, cattle pound
- Potential Impact
- Health hazard to residents
- River Usage
- Key source of drinking water
