According to the testing conducted by the health department officials, some 567 samples of water collected by officials were found to be unfit this year.
The National Green Tribunal has sought a detailed list of industries operating in Ghaziabad and Hapur districts, causing adverse effects on water table.
Environmentalists allege that the dumping is not only in violation of the Bombay High Court's orders but will also affect the mudflat ecology.
The amended rules prescribe a central registration system for the registration of producers, importers and brand owners.
State-run Power Finance Corporation announced a foray into funding waste-to-energy projects by lending Rs 290 crore to Bawana project in Delhi.