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Delhi Govt Bans Soaps, Detergent To Prevent Yamuna River Pollution
In an attempt to curb Yamuna river's pollution, the Delhi govt has initiated a ban over soaps and detergents if the latest guidelines of BIS not followed. However, the decision comes in the wake of saving Yamuna river from pollution as toxic foam used by Industries, dhobi ghats and households. Besides, the detergent and soap manufacturers will now have to disclose the ingredients used in their products.
Tags: Detergent, soap, Yamuna River, Water pollution
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Thick Layer of Toxic Foam Forms Over Yamuna In Delhi
Amid deteriorating air quality in New Delhi, Yamuna river has been covered by a thick layer of toxic foam. Experts believe the foam is due to the untreated discharge of phosphate-rich detergents used in dyeing industries, dhobi ghats and households. The detergents settle at riverbed during normal course, but when extra water is released, churning creates foam. Another cause could be the gas released by bacteria, which get activated… read-more
Tags: Yamuna, New Delhi, Toxic foam, Detergent, Ammonia, Phosphate, environment
Courtesy: India TV
