ABBOTTABAD
Six water treatment plants worth Rs 450 million are being constructed in Galiyat to treat hotel wastewater by up to 95 percent. The Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) has clarified that the under-construction water treatment plant in Ayubia poses no threat to the Ayubia parking area and is not being constructed near the mosque building, dismissing concerns regarding the project’s location.
In a statement, the GDA spokesperson said that underground water treatment plants were being constructed in six major towns of Galiyat for Rs 450 million to protect the natural environment, forests and water springs from pollution. The spokesperson said the plants would treat wastewater discharged from hotels through various stages, including ABR septic tanks and disinfection tanks, enabling treatment of up to 95 percent of the wastewater before its safe discharge.
He said untreated hotel wastewater had previously been discharged into open areas and forests, posing risks to natural springs, the environment and the ecosystem. The new treatment facilities would help prevent pollution and protect the region’s natural resources.
The spokesperson said modern environmental projects were essential for a sensitive tourist destination like Galiyat, adding that the initiative would promote sustainable tourism, improve environmental conditions and provide visitors with a clean and healthy atmosphere.
He reaffirmed the GDA’s commitment to protecting Galiyat’s natural beauty, forests and water resources through environmentally sustainable development projects, ensuring the preservation of its natural assets for future generations.
