Archive · 23 Sep 2025
CPCB: Delhi's Yamuna Remains Highly Polluted
The CPCB checked the water quality of rivers.
They found 296 polluted stretches.
37 of these stretches are the most polluted, needing the most attention.
Even though the total number of polluted stretches slightly decreased, the Yamuna River in Delhi remains highly polluted.
A river is considered polluted if the amount of pollution exceeds a certain level.
CPCB assessed river pollution.
296 polluted river stretches identified.
37 stretches are the most polluted (Priority 1).
Yamuna stretch in Delhi remains highly polluted.
Report released on Monday.
- Who
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- What
- Report on river pollution
- When
- Released Monday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To assess river water quality
Concerned Citizens
Government Authorities
Yamuna River Pollution
Concerned Citizens
Concerned about the continued pollution of the Yamuna River in Delhi, despite overall improvements.
Government Authorities
The government authorities are working towards solutions
- Total Polluted Stretches
- 296
- Priority 1 Stretches
- 37
- Yamuna River Pollution
- Continues to be among the most polluted
- BOD Threshold for Pollution
- > 3 mg/L
- BOD Fit for Bathing
- <= 3 mg/L
