Depleting Quality of Drinking Water and Disposal of Pollutants in Drains in Haryana

Abstract

This report examines the declining quality of drinking water and the persistent issue of pollutant disposal into drains in Haryana. Based on monitoring datasets from CPCB, CGWB, HSPCB, and peer-reviewed studies, it presents evidence of microbial and chemical contamination, identifies major pollutants such as nitrates and fluoride, and discusses the role of untreated sewage and industrial effluents in deteriorating water quality.