Mission Yamuna: 44 Pollution Points in Gurgaon to be sealed under new action plan
Gurgaon authorities launch aggressive plan to stop 120 MLD of dirty water entering Yamuna, aiming to seal 44 sources by Dec 31 2026.
A fresh report shows 44 points discharge about 120 MLD of waste into Yamuna via Najafgarh drain. The joint action plan vows zero discharge by year‑end.
Yamuna, Gurgaon, water pollution, Najafgarh drain, sewage treatment, GMDA, HSVP, environmental action, Delhi NCR, 2026
Report reveals massive daily waste flow into Yamuna
Gurgaon’s latest monitoring report disclosed that 44 distinct points release roughly 120 million litres per day (MLD) of untreated sewage into the Yamuna through the Najafgarh drain. The findings were presented to the chief secretary, prompting immediate action.
Joint action plan targets complete shutdown by Dec 31 2026
Following the chief minister’s directive, the Municipal Corporation, GMDA and HSVP have drafted a coordinated plan. The goal is to prevent even a single drop of polluted water from Gurgaon reaching the Yamuna by 31 December 2026.
Illegal sewer connections identified as main culprit
Surveyors located over 300 unauthorized connections across the city’s three storm‑water legs. These include large‑diameter pipes of 1,600 mm and 1,000 mm. A massive removal campaign has begun to cut every illegal link.
Leg‑1: 18 MLD flowing unchecked, 28 factories contributing
Leg‑1 currently carries 18 MLD of untreated water, with 28 factories discharging waste directly. An additional 41 MLD has already been diverted. A new 3 MLD treatment plant at Bajghera is slated for completion by 30 May 2026, while work at Rejangla Chowk should finish by 11 June 2026.
Leg‑2: 46 MLD polluted, 115 mg/L contamination level
Leg‑2 transports 46 MLD of wastewater, registering a pollution concentration of 115 mg per litre. A 20 MLD plant at Jahajgarh is operational, and a proposed 100 MLD facility at Dhanwapur (Sector‑107) aims to close the gap. The deadline to halt remaining discharge is set for 30 June 2026.
Leg‑3: Largest drain, 37 illegal points, highest contamination
Leg‑3, the city’s biggest drain, hosts 37 illegal discharge points and the highest contamination at 128 mg per litre. To stop 55.2 MLD of dirty water, twelve treatment plants are already active. Full clearance is targeted for 31 December 2026.
Recycle and reuse: New plants to supply irrigation water
Beyond stopping discharge, the plan includes recycling. Three new plants—each with 240 MLD capacity—will be built at Dhanwapur, Baherpur and Naurangpur. The Baherpur facility is 95 % complete and will channel 218 MLD of treated water directly to farms for irrigation.
All legs covered, zero‑discharge ambition reinforced
The comprehensive strategy covers every leg of the Najafgarh drain. Municipal crews have been described as operating at “war‑level” intensity to meet the zero‑discharge target before the year ends.
