Mint

What is faecal bacteria, contaminating Maha Kumbh’s Sangam waters? All you need to know, from risks to side-effects

As crores of devotees arrive daily in Prayagraj for holy dip at Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has detected high levels of faecal coliform bacteria in the ...
Indiatimes

Faecal bacteria levels above norms in Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh, says CPCB; doctors raise red flag over medical problems

Water quality in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj failed to meet bathing standards during the Maha Kumbh due to high faecal coliform levels, as reported by CPCB. This contamination poses health risks, with ...
Mint

How polluted is Sangam? CPCB data flags ALARMING level of faecal coliform; Yogi denies, says water ‘fit to take dip’

How polluted is Sangam? As devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at Prayagraj's Mahakumbh to take a holy dip at the Sangam, a shocking report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has ...
IBTimes UK

Water Panic in Yorkshire: Residents in Nearly 200 Postcodes Warned Over 'Faecal Bacteria' in Supply

Potable tap water supply in Yorkshire has been found contaminated with animal or human waste, says UK water company. The alarming situation triggered warning from the water company which conducted ...