Drone survey ordered after joint inspection with MPCB at Gorewada Lake Nagpur: Following allegations of polluted water supply from Gorewada Lake, NMC commissioner Vipin Itankar directed a drone survey and fresh water sampling after a joint inspection with Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) officials. The inspection focused on a stream originating from the Dabha sewage treatment plant (STP) and flowing toward the Gorewada forest area. MPCB officials collected water samples to assess contamination levels, though preliminary findings did not indicate an immediate threat. The civic chief instructed Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) officials to conduct a comprehensive drone survey of the stream’s entire course and collect samples from three distinct locations for further analysis. The inspection followed complaints from corporators regarding water quality issues linked to Gorewada Lake. During the visit, the commissioner inspected key sites, including Vayusena Nagar, the Dabha STP, the Gorewada forest area, Gorewada Lake itself, and several water treatment plants supplying the city. At the 5 MLD Dabha STP, officials noted that only 2 MLD of sewage is currently being treated, raising concerns about underutilization of the facility’s capacity. In Vayusena Nagar, the construction of a weir to divert sewage into the sewer network was reviewed, with NIT officials assuring completion within 15 days. Authorities also emphasized strict enforcement against residents illegally discharging sewage into drains despite having established sewer connections. At Gorewada Lake, officials reiterated that it is no longer a primary water source and is reserved for emergency use, such as during disruptions in supply from Navegaon Khairi.#nagpur_improvement_trust #gorewada_lake #maharashtra_pollution_control_board #nmc_commissioner_vipin_itankar #dabha_sewage_treatment_plant
