Rivers of Rivers of NepalNepal
A Brief PresentationA Brief Presentation
By -By -Dilli NeupaneDilli Neupane
(October 18, 2009)(October 18, 2009)
LocationLocation
CHINA
INDIA
NEPAL
River System: FlowRiver System: Flow
Bay of Bengal
Major Rivers and CitiesMajor Rivers and Cities
Generation of Wastewater Generation of Wastewater
Pollution in / around the water bodyPollution in / around the water body
Where?Where?• Rivers passing through major citiesRivers passing through major cities• Water bodies in/near industrial areasWater bodies in/near industrial areas
Why?Why?• Lack of wastewater treatment plantsLack of wastewater treatment plants• Too lax industrial waste regulationsToo lax industrial waste regulations• Ineffective solid-waste managementIneffective solid-waste management• Not well planned development: Not well planned development:
Urbanization / industrialization / Urbanization / industrialization / modernizationmodernization
WHY?WHY?
• Political instabilityPolitical instability• Priorities of the governmentPriorities of the government• Indifference of public (+public bodies)Indifference of public (+public bodies)• Lack of awarenessLack of awareness• Deficiency of fundingDeficiency of funding
What is affectedWhat is affected
Water supply & Irrigation >> Public healthWater supply & Irrigation >> Public healthAesthetic & Ecosystem >> TourismAesthetic & Ecosystem >> Tourism
ECONOMY
Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu
Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu
Example - Phewa Lake, PokharaExample - Phewa Lake, Pokhara
Pokhara: Phewa LakePokhara: Phewa Lake
Pokhara: Rupa LakePokhara: Rupa Lake
What should we (ROW) do?What should we (ROW) do?
• Know current status and plansKnow current status and plans• Help create awarenessHelp create awareness• Partnership with local groups / peoplePartnership with local groups / people• Help implement pilot projectsHelp implement pilot projects• Support for ongoing projectsSupport for ongoing projects