The Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh were found contaminated with faecal and total coliform levels 1,400 times and 660 times above standards in the Ganga and Yamuna, making them unfit for bathing. The NGT summoned UP govt authorities due to non-compliance with water quality standards, raising concerns over public health and environmental sustainability. The CPCB report highlighted risks of waterborne diseases and threats to aquatic life, leading to a hearing on Feb 19 to address the issue.
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