Toxic chemicals in water are leading to water contaminations which is contribution to an increase in waterborne diseases (cholera). 77% of households have polluted water
Air pollution
Growth in industry and increasing car numbers are contributing towards air pollution which is hazardous to the health of Mumbai's residents
22 Million vehicles in Mumbai
22 million registered vehicles in Mumbai contribute towards air pollution and traffic jams
waste
7500 metric tones of waster is produced every day in Mumbai due to no comprehensive city based system of collection. Despite the introduction of a recycling zone waste still remains a major problem in Mumbai and especially in slum areas
Mumbai had the 6th highest level of air pollution in India
2020
Many people in the city are dependent on public transport
Buses and trains are often overcrowded
Traffic congestion is a significant problem in Mumbai, and peak traffic times can last several hours
Air pollution is very high due to the high number of old, inefficient cars
There is little regulation of emissions from factories
