How do high levels of faecal coliform bacteria in rivers affect the environment and public health at events like Maha Kumbh
Examine the environmental concerns raised by the NGT regarding the inadequate information on faecal coliform bacteria levels at Maha Kumbh gatherings.
- High levels of faecal coliform bacteria in rivers can lead to water pollution, affecting aquatic life and biodiversity.
- Public health risks include the spread of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid.
- At events like Maha Kumbh, where millions of people gather, the risk of contamination and disease transmission increases due to inadequate sanitation facilities and overcrowding.
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns about the lack of monitoring and reporting of faecal coliform bacteria levels at Maha Kumbh gatherings.
- Inadequate information on bacteria levels hinders proper assessment of water quality and poses a threat to both the environment and public health.
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