Liquid Waste Management Rules 2024 Applicable on SEZ: Govt. Notifies Draft of Rules

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Liquid Waste Management Rules, 2024, applicable to Special Economic Zones (SEZs). These rules aim to improve waste management and environmental sustainability. They cover the management of wastewater, sludge from wastewater treatment, and faecal sludge. The rules impose duties on wastewater generators, bulk water users, and operators of wastewater treatment facilities. They also regulate the reuse and disposal of treated wastewater and sludge. The rules apply to urban and rural bodies, public authorities, and entities responsible for wastewater management, including those in SEZs, industrial areas, and public-private partnerships.