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Delhi’s Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) have come under sharp scrutiny after a Delhi High Court-appointed committee found widespread failures in their operation. Despite repeated claims by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) that plants are complying with prescribed standards, the ground reality reveals untreated effluent, faulty meters, and ageing infrastructure allowing toxic discharges to flow directly into drains leading to the Yamuna.

Environmentalists say the findings point to not just technical lapses but systemic neglect. “This is not just about broken meters or missing sensors,” said environmentalist Pankaj Kumar. “It is about an entire governance failure. For years, CETPs were showcased as proof of Delhi’s commitment to clean industry

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