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