Improved river water quality post-monitoring, but faecal contamination persists during Maha Kumbh Mela: CPCB report to NGT
The report further stated that seven Geosynthetic Dewatering Tubes (geo-tube) filtration sites were operational at Prayagraj. A team from the CPCB visited all seven sites from January 6-8, 2025, to ...
High levels of fecal bacteria in Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh: Report
The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to ...
Mahakumbh water quality: After NGT rap, UPPCB apologises for delay, submits action taken report
The tribunal had summoned UPPCB officials after the CPCB that was also directed to test water quality, raised red flags based ...
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Mahakumbh waters unsafe for bathing: A report finds faecal bacteria 13 times over safe limit
A Central Pollution Control Board report filed in the National Green Tribunal reveals that at several ghats in Prayagraj, ...
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High Level Of Faecal Bacteria Found In Ganga During Maha Kumbh As Lakhs Take Holy Dip In A Day
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the NGT in a report that various locations in Prayagraj were not ...
Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj river water not fit for bathing, contains faecal coliform, says CPCB report
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the quality of water at various ...
Faecal bacteria levels surpass safe limits at Maha Kumbh, says CPCB; Doctors warn of health risks
Water quality in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh fails to meet bathing standards due to high faecal coliform levels, ...