In a step towards making Peenya Industrial Area more eco-friendly, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) announced plans to introduce advanced Japanese technology to treat chemical wastewater produced in the area.
BWSSB chairman V. Ram Prasath Manohar visited Peenya Industrial Area with a representative from a Japanese technology firm to assess the current production of chemical wastewater and its impact on the environment on Tuesday.
Peenya Industrial Area, recognised as the largest industrial area in Asia, houses numerous industries that generate significant amounts of chemical wastewater. While some larger companies have their own Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), a substantial number of small and micro-industries lack access to proper treatment systems. Consequently, untreated wastewater often pollutes local water bodies and groundwater.