Delhi's largest sewage treatment plant to discharge treated water into Agra Canal instead of Yamuna

Delhi's largest sewage treatment plant, the Okhla STP, will not release treated water into the Yamuna River. Instead, it will discharge into the Agra Canal, limiting its effect on river pollution. The Okhla STP, capable of treating 140 million gallons of sewage daily, is nearing completion. It was initiated in 2017 at a cost of Rs 665 crore, with most funding from the central government. Experts note that the plant's design and agreements with Uttar Pradesh determined the discharge location. This decision raises concerns about the effectiveness of the project in addressing pollution in the Yamuna.