Sambalpur: Show-Cause Notice Issued to Harjeet Hotel in Sambalpur; Untreated Wastewater Discharged
Untreated Wastewater Flowing into Drain
Sambalpur: The Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to Harjeet Hotel & Shopping Pvt. Ltd., located on Veer Surendra Sai Marg in Sambalpur. The hotel’s Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has stopped working, resulting in untreated wastewater being discharged directly into the municipal drain, which is a clear violation of pollution control regulations.
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Wastewater Discharge Details
According to the notice, Harjeet Hotel, built on 5,350 square feet of land, discharges 16 KL of wastewater daily after using around 20 KL of water. Though the hotel has an STP for treating 6 KL of wastewater, it is currently non-functional, leading to the direct release of untreated sewage into the drainage system.
Pollution Control Board Inspection
A team from the Pollution Control Board recently conducted an inspection of the hotel and found these violations. The board issued a notice stating that they will shut down the hotel if the management fails to respond within the given time frame.
