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However, such measures often collapse during heavy rains when the drains get flooded. For instance, Reliance Industries situated on the banks of Patalganga has storm water drains opening into the river. The Reliance complex producing polyester staple fibre and polyester is reported to have a full-fledged treatment plant with treatment for biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). But local people living close to the area allege that there have been occasions when effluents have been discharged through drains meant for storm water.