Ganga Pollution Crisis: Alarming Water Quality at Mahakumbh 2025

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The Truth About the Mahakumbh and the Ganga’s Pollution

Over the last few weeks, the Mahakumbh has attracted millions of people. It is considered the largest human gathering in the world.

According to government data, more than 500 million citizens visited the Mahakumbh. Millions took a dip in the holy waters of the Ganga, expressing their unbreakable faith in its sacredness.

Mahakumbh 2025

But has the government played with this faith?

We all know how revered the Ganga is in Hinduism. Several pilgrimage sites—Gangotri, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Banaras, and Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad)—are located along its banks. The Mahakumbh Mela, held every 12 years at the Sangam (the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna), draws millions of devotees.

But what about the actual condition of the Ganga’s water? How polluted has it become? And how far has the government gone to hide this truth?

The Alarming Truth About Ganga’s Water Quality

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), a government agency under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the river is not safe for bathing, let alone drinking.

1. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) – An Indicator of Pollution

BOD measures the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water. Higher BOD means more pollution.

  • For drinking water, the BOD level should be 0 mg/L.
  • For bathing, it should be below 3 mg/L.

But CPCB data shows:

  • 13th January 2025 (Mahakumbh start): 3.94 mg/L at Sangam (above safe limit).
  • 16th January: 5.09 mg/L (almost twice the limit).
  • 19th January: 5.29 mg/L.
  • 24th January: 4.08 mg/L.

This clearly shows that the Ganga was already heavily polluted before and during the Mahakumbh.

2. Faecal Coliform Bacteria (FCB) – A Measure of Contamination

FCB is found in human and animal feces. Its presence indicates sewage contamination.

  • Safe limit for bathing: 2,500 MPN/100ml.
  • WHO standard for drinking water: 0 MPN/100ml (ideally, no bacteria at all).

But CPCB’s report states:

  • 20th January at Sangam: 49,000 MPN/100ml (19 times the safe limit).
  • Just before Sangam (Yamuna water): 33,000 MPN/100ml.
  • 4th February (Shastri Pool, Ganga): 11,000 MPN/100ml.
  • 4th February (Sangam): 7,900 MPN/100ml.

This means millions unknowingly bathed in highly contaminated water, filled with sewage and bacteria.

The Government’s Cover-Up

Instead of actually cleaning the river, the government released freshwater into the Ganga multiple times to temporarily dilute the pollution. This did not solve the problem—it only hid it.

Sewage drains continue to dump waste into the river, and yet, people were led to believe they were taking a dip in pure, holy water.

Check the Data Yourself

This isn’t just an allegation—it’s government data. You can verify it on the CPCB website (http://103.7.181.103:4000).

The question is: Did the government betray the faith of millions?

What do you think? Share your views in the comments!

Location: India

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