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PCB & citizens join hands to examine Dighalipukhuri water
Guwahati: A team from the pollution control board (PCB), Assam, in collaboration with citizen-led group 'Reclaim Guwahati', has collected water samples from the historic Dighalipukhuri tank to assess its environmental health.
Led by PCB's chief environmental scientist Gautam Kumar Mishra, the team sampled multiple points in the tank to measure chemical and bacterial contamination levels. "This comprehensive approach will give a clear picture of the water body's current state and guide targeted restoration measures," Mishra said.
Mishra said water samples are collected from time to time, the data is studied thoroughly to assess the situation.
According to PCB's National Water Monitoring Programme (NWMP) data from Jan, Dighalipukhuri's water is slightly alkaline (pH 8.2) and contains high dissolved oxygen (9.9 mg/l), which supports aquatic life. However, the water is unsafe for direct human use without treatment. Moderate levels of phosphate and ammonia may also promote algal growth, the official said.
Speaking at a morning gathering in Dighalipukhuri park, Delhi-based environmental consultant Prarthana Borah emphasised the importance of the need for nature-led recovery.
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"It is now widely accepted that natural ecosystems can regenerate without human interference. Communities should focus on removing the sources of contamination rather than adapting to polluted conditions," she said.
Borah also emphasised the need for involving local experts in such environmental initiatives and highlighted the role of science and leadership — whether governmental or community-driven — in environmental action. She cited the Indore model as a benchmark example of successful municipal and community collaboration in environmental management.
