Bhubaneswar faces river pollution, water deficit
Bhubaneswar faces a significant drinking water deficit of 65.50 MLD, exacerbated by severe pollution in the Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers due to untreated sewage and industrial effluents. Residents are already experiencing water shortages, highlighting the urgent need for improved infrastructure and stricter environmental controls to ensure water security.
Bhubaneswar faces a significant drinking water deficit of 65.50 MLD, exacerbated by severe pollution in the Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers due to untreated sewage and industrial effluents. Residents are already experiencing water shortages, highlighting the urgent need for improved infrastructure and stricter environmental controls to ensure water security.
