Godavari, Krishna rivers see over 1,600% spike in sewage contamination
- • Sewage-related bacteria in Telangana's Godavari & Krishna rivers increased by over 1,600% between June & August 2026.
- Bacteria levels reached 1.6 lakh per 100 ml of water at some locations, far above the reference limit of 500.
- Untreated sewage, leaking pipelines & waste from nearby towns are major sources of pollution.
- Rivers supply over 90% of Hyderabad's drinking water, raising concerns about water quality & public health.
Source: urbanacres.in
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