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Sea around Mumbai filthy; 2,100 mn litres human waste dumped daily

<p>A recently conducted global survey has revealed Mumbai's coastline to be among the world's most polluted with sewage amounting to 2,100 million litres a day (MLD) getting disposed into the Arabian Sea and the creeks</p>

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Sea around Mumbai filthy; 2,100 million litres human waste dumped daily

Sea around Mumbai filthy; 2,100 million litres human waste dumped daily

Sea around Mumbai filthy; 2,100 million litres human waste dumped daily
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A recently conducted global survey has revealed Mumbai's coastline to be among the world's most polluted with sewage amounting to 2,100 million litres a day (MLD) getting disposed into the Arabian Sea and the creeks. Seven sewage plants run by the BMC between Colaba, Malad and Bhandup function 24/7 throughout the year.

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