Nepal Directs Industries to Stop Releasing Untreated Wastewater Into Rivers

On 31 October, reports highlighted a directive from Nepal’s Department of Industry instructing factories not to discharge untreated wastewater or wastewater below required environmental standards into rivers. Joint inspection teams are expected to monitor industrial compliance, although no specific enforcement budget or financial penalty was disclosed in the report. Manufacturers, industrial operators and environmental service providers can explore opportunities in wastewater monitoring, compliance systems and production-efficiency improvements. HPC can support industrial data analytics, environmental monitoring and operational modelling; contact HPC for a tailored quotation.