Mehsana: ONGC has executed a project to make potable water from wastewater released by its Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) in North Santhal near Mahesana in North Gujarat. The ONGC facility at the North Santhal (NS) ETP is now capable of producing 500 cubic meters of treated water per day, equivalent to five lakh liters, suitable for consumption.

This successful pilot ensures the availability of clean water for industrial and agricultural purposes and also preserves vital water resources. The company said it has undertaken a total of five such facilities on a pilot basis, with the NS ETP facility being the first to be commissioned.

Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Mehsana, Shardaben Patel recently paid a visit to the NS ETP facility, accompanied by High Power Committee members, including representatives from the farming community. During her visit, the MP interacted with the dedicated operational team of this transformative project. She expressed her deep appreciation for ONGC’s dedicated efforts and commitment to addressing the water scarcity issue in North Gujarat, the company stated in a statement. DeshGujarat