Most Gurugram Homes Lack Access to Approved Sewer Lines
Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Nearly two-thirds of households in the city lack access to legal sewer connections. Municipal data uncovers a significant disparity: out of 550,000 households, only 180,000 have approved sewer systems, despite Gurgaon’s modern appearance with its glass towers and upscale developments. Approximately 370,000 homes—or 66.6%—operate outside the official sanitation network, relying instead on septic tanks or informal disposal methods. The situation in neighboring Faridabad is even more alarming. Of its 600,000 households, only 120,000 are connected to the official sewer system, leaving 480,000 homes (79.1%) without legal sewer access. Other cities in Haryana also face significant issues.…