Garbage dumping near Uran valve station dangerous: ONGC

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has recently alleged that the Uran Municipal Council (UMC) is dumping garbage near one of its valve stations in Bori Pakhadi. The oil company has said this is dangerous and will lead to many issues. UMC has, however, denied dumping garbage near the valve station.

“The valve station is an important set-up as it is the central control system for many of pipes. If access to the valve station is blocked, it could lead to many issues. We will speak to the civic body about it and ensure that dumping is stopped in the area,” said an ONGC official.

“The ONGC valve station is far away from the dumping zone. Also, we have been dumping garbage on a ground that was permitted by the government. We have ensured that ONGC plant is not affected,” said Awdhut Tawde, chief executive officer, UMC.