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Water Recycling mandatory for

Residential Societies by 2027

ujarat is planning Introducing Extended New Mandates for
to implement the
new Liquid Waste User Responsibility (EUR) Industry
Management Rules A core component of the rules is the Industries will also be required
G2024 which will apply Extended User Responsibility (EUR) to adhere to stringent water reuse
on residential societies. These new policy, which mandates that bulk water targets. For example, an industrial
rules will mandate that residential users are responsible for treating and facility using 100,000lt of freshwater
societies, both existing and newly reusing a portion of the wastewater daily will need to recycle at least
constructed, adopt water recycling they produce. To ensure accountability, 60% of this water by 2027-28. These
practices, beginning in 2027. societies will need to report monthly
The regulations aim to promote and annually on water consumption, targets specifically impact water-
sustainable water management wastewater generation, treatment, intensive sectors such as thermal
across residential communities, recycling, and discharge via an online power, textiles, and pulp and paper.
urban areas, and industrial sectors. platform managed by the CPCB. Real estate developers are already

Under these rules, which Starting April 2027, newly beginning to incorporate water-
is currently in draft form, the constructed societies must recycle at saving and recycling systems in
residential societies using over least 20% of their total water use, with new residential buildings, according
5,000lt of water per day or the requirement increasing to 50% to Credai Ahmedabad, noting
generating a pollution load of more by April 2030. Existing societies will proactive efforts within the industry.
than 10kg in biological oxygen have slightly lower targets, initially However, the textile processing
demand (BOD) will be classified recycling 10% in 2027-28 and rising sector, which consumes significant
as bulk water users. These societies to 25% by 2030-31. Societies will water, highlights that meeting the
will be required to register with the also be restricted from partnering with new recycling standards will likely
Central Pollution Control Board entities not registered under these rules require additional government
(CPCB) through a centralized portal. for wastewater management. support.

Door-to-Door Collection to Curb Roadside Dumping

o tackle the rising of this waste, helping to divert it practice that escalates during
issue of horticulture from illegal roadside dumping. dry seasons — pose significant
waste in the city, the Additionally, municipal officials environmental concerns and are
Ludhiana Municipal aim to enhance the city’s landscape punishable by fines of ₹5,000 to
TCorporation is by bringing in an expert to revamp ₹25,000 under the National Green
hiring contractors for door-to-door main roads and intersections, taking Tribunal (NGT) guidelines. The
collection of green waste directly inspiration from the landscaping planned door-to-door collection
from households. This initiative efforts seen in Chandigarh and aims to eliminate the need for such
will allow residents, particularly Hyderabad. Funding for these methods, reducing pollution and
those with large gardens, to beautification projects will come encouraging sustainable waste
responsibly dispose of organic from corporate social responsibility management.
waste for a nominal fee, reducing (CSR) contributions by private The introduction of this waste
the common practice of dumping it companies. To support the ongoing collection service is expected to
along roadsides. efforts, the horticulture department simplify disposal for residents,
Municipal Commissioner Aaditya may also bring in temporary labor, foster community engagement
Dachalwal has emphasized the addressing its current staffing in eco-friendly practices, and
importance of this initiative. The challenges. contribute to Ludhiana’s urban
hired contractors will handle the Improper disposal methods, such cleanliness and environmental
collection and responsible disposal as the burning of organic waste—a goals.

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