Greater Noida Societies Face Action for Shutting Down STPs, Inviting Diseases

• Greater Noida Authority found many residential societies are not operating their Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) properly or have shut them down.
• Untreated sewage is being discharged into open drains and vacant premises, posing a significant public health risk.
• Approximately 200 societies have received notices for non-compliance, with Authority teams conducting on-site verifications.
• Ajnara Society was fined 50 lakh rupees by the Authority and an additional 4 lakh rupees by the Health Department for a non-functional STP and direct discharge of untreated sewage.
• The Authority emphasizes regular STP operation is mandatory for safe sewage disposal and aims to raise awareness among society managements.

Why It Matters: Greater Noida societies face strict action for neglecting STPs, leading to environmental and health hazards.