AMC to implement ‘Bioremediation’ tech for cleaner Sabarmati

Updated: Sep 26th, 2024


The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) water committee has approved the release of purified water into the Sabarmati River using bioremediation technology. This decision comes amid ongoing hearings in the Gujarat High Court concerning the river’s pollution, prompting the AMC to act in response to environmental concerns.

The initiative aims to address pollution caused by 14 different outlets in the city that discharge untreated water into the river. 

AMC has appointed a panel of firms Greenway Technologies, Bioxgreen Tech Pvt Ltd, Organica Biotech Pvt Ltd , and J M Infra and Enviro Tech Pvt Ltd will be appointed for three years to carry out the work at various locations.

Regarding the cleaning in Sabarmati river, committee chairman Dilip Bagaria faced questions regarding the project’s budget and specifics, but he refrained from providing details, stating that the panel’s appointment was the current focus. 

A budget of ₹75.66 crore has been approved for upgrading the Pirana Sewage Treatment Plant to meet National Green Tribunal standards. The upgrade will include a five year operation and maintenance plan, along with new rising lines at the Vasna treatment facility for bioremediation at an estimated cost of ₹4.32 crore.

Bioremediation technology is expected to purify contaminated water at a cost of approximately ₹1,700 per million liters. This innovative approach will involve specific microbes and chemicals to treat sewage before it enters the river, with treated water released 500 meters downstream to effectively cleanse bacteria-laden wastewater.

Officials noted that this technology has been successfully employed in the National Clean Ganga Mission, suggesting its potential to enhance the health of the Sabarmati River and improve the overall environmental situation in Ahmedabad.

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