Dr. Abhishek Shukla explained that hospital waste cannot be treated like ordinary domestic waste, especially liquid waste such as urine, feces, blood-contaminated fluids, and wash water. These wastes often contain active drug residues (antibiotics, chemotherapy agents), resistant microorganisms, and pathogenic bacteria. If discharged untreated, they can enter soil and water bodies, promoting antimicrobial resistance, spreading infections in the community, and causing long-term environmental dama

Hospitals use specialized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to safely treat highly hazardous wastewater containing pathogens, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, preventing public health risks and environmental pollution, while also allowing for water reuse (flushing, cooling) to conserve resources and meet strict regulations, boosting sustainability and reputation. Key Reasons for Hospital STPs: Complex & Hazardous Waste: Hospital sewage is far more dangerous than domestic sewage, containing infectiou