Jan 29, 2016

Inquiry into use of sewage water for vegetables

NAVI MUMBAI: Authorities from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a detailed inquiry on Thursday regarding the use of contaminated water by small time farmers on plots adjacent to railway tracks. MPCB officials collected water samples and FDA officials took samples of vegetables.
"Illegal pipes have been laid connecting the sewerage channels to water these plants," said BJP party worker, Santosh Pachalag. The party had complained to the authorities on January 20.

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