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NGT issues ultimatum to ban certain RO systems
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- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given a “last opportunity” to the Union Environment Ministry to issue notifications pertaining to prohibition on the use of RO (reverse osmosis) systems, which result in wastage of almost 80% of the water.
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- NGT had passed an order in May 2019
(1) It had directed that “wherever RO is to be permitted, condition of recovery of water to the extent of more than 60% is required”.
- Action Against Officials
(1) The NGT Bench warned of action against the concerned officials if the order is not complied with by December 31.
(2) During the hearing, the officials have not shown any valid reason for noncompliance.
(3) Delay in compliance of order is causing harm to public health and environment in terms of an expert committee report to which the (environment ministry) is a party.
(4) The Bench said that in case of noncompliance of orders the concerned officials will not be entitled to draw salaries from January 2020.
(5) Further provision must be laid down for recovery of water up to 75% and use of such RO reject water for purposes such as utensil washing, flushing, gardening, cleaning of vehicles and mopping.
Sources
The Hindu