Archive · 25 Jul 2025
CPCB Orders Probe into Rajasthan Village Groundwater Contamination
Imagine the water under a village is like a secret underground lake.
Some people think this water is dirty because factories nearby might be polluting it.
The government is stepping in to check the water.
They've already found too much iron and nickel, which can be harmful.
The government will now study the water more carefully, figure out where the pollution is coming from, and how to clean it up.
They will also keep an eye on the factories to make sure they don't pollute the water anymore.
Finally, they will tell the main government agency what they did to fix the problem.
CPCB directs investigation into groundwater contamination allegations in Rajasthan village.
Water samples showed high levels of iron and nickel, exceeding permissible limits.
The contamination is allegedly caused by nearby industrial units.
RSPCB is to conduct a detailed study and implement remedial measures.
RSPCB must submit an action-taken report to CPCB within 30 days.
- Who
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB).
- What
- CPCB is investigating allegations of groundwater contamination in Kankardopa village.
- When
- CPCB sent a letter on July 23, with a joint team visiting the village on April 21. The RSPCB has 30 days to submit a report.
- Where
- Kankardopa village, Behror district, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- To assess and address the alleged groundwater contamination caused by industrial units.
- Action
- CPCB directed RSPCB to investigate and implement remedial measures
- Location
- Kankardopa village, Behror district
- Contaminants
- Iron (9.35 mg/L), Nickel (0.095 mg/L)
- Exceeds
- BIS permissible limits
- Industrial Units
- Apex Tubes, Greenlam Industries, GS Pharmbutor, Continental Petroleum
- Reporting timeline
- RSPCB must report in 30 days