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A BMC officer said, “BMC’s water quality has improved as compared to last two years. We have conducted repair and replacement work at some places. While, some pipelines have also been upgraded.” (Representational Image)

Water pollution a local issue: Leaders

A civic official said that the incidents of contamination levels could be further reduced when the water supply shifts to a 24x7 system.

18 Nov 2019 3:55 AM

A study by Union consumer affairs ministry found that the tap water in Mumbai, provided by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is of the best quality among other metropolitan cities.

‘Slums, gaothans need clean water too’

Experts applaud BMC, but point out water quality is not same everywhere.

18 Nov 2019 3:53 AM

To regulate noise pollution caused by vehicles, the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) will soon launch noise ATMs to curb the honking menace in the cities of Maharashtra.

Noise ATMs to curb honking in Maharashtra cities

The institution has been working on the machines ever since its study discovered that honking adds up to five decibels to noise pollution.

17 Sep 2019 3:32 AM

Sivakasi units can produce ‘green crackers’: Panel to SC

The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation was also asked to give its opinion on the development of green crackers.

06 Mar 2019 5:38 AM

NEERI has submitted the report to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) with recommendations on 27 municipal corporations.

Noise ATM to tackle excessive honking

The suggestion includes installing a device as a signal, also known as ATM, which will not allow a vehicle to exceed the number of time it can honk.

22 Aug 2018 2:15 AM

The court has kept the hearing for Monday.

Metro noise harms health, says NEERI

The report said that while the construction noise may not pose a serious health risk to people it could affect their quality of life.

11 Aug 2018 2:04 AM

The study highlights the need to reduce noise pollution from transport, which includes vehicular noise and unnecessary honking. (Representational image)

Mumbai among Maha cities with noisiest peak hrs: Study

The study was conducted by recording noise levels while using cycles across 1,500 locations in Mumbai.

28 Jun 2018 4:57 AM

According to the noise mapping carried by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) out in Mumbai, noise levels were higher during night hours as well as on non-working days.

‘City’s traffic management needs to be improved’

To curb the soaring noise levels in the city, NEERI has recommended few suggestions.

24 Apr 2018 1:28 AM

A report by the Central Pollution Control Board in 2016 said Mumbai is India’s noisiest city.

Mumbai noisier on non-working days?

The major reason for higher decibel levels is honking.

24 Apr 2018 1:26 AM

The treatment uses natural process like phyto-traps, solar aeration and wetland plants for cleaning drains.

NEERI finds solution to unclog city drains

The research institute proposes in-situ treatment of nullahs via natural means to give them new lease of life.

17 Apr 2018 1:52 AM

The study was conducted by NEERI with the help of the Haryana Pollution Control Board. There is very little regulation with regard to poultry farming in India.

Caged poultry items unsafe for humans

In another study done on eggs, it pointed out that eggs may contain large amounts of salmonella, both on the shell and inside the egg.

25 Sep 2017 7:02 AM

Construction work in Nasardi river by NMC in Nashik.

NMC calls NEERI stand on wall in Nasardi ‘vague’

NEERI had been appointed as an expert agency by the HC and is a respected world-class organisation.

26 Jun 2017 1:53 AM

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