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Owing to rapid urbanisation in most parts of the state, sewage is generated in Karnataka cities at the rate of 3356.5 MLD (million litres per day), of which only 45 per cent (1513.5 MLD) is treated, said a report. The Central Monitoring Committee set up by the National Green Tribunal to study and suggest remedial measures to check river pollution in the state, stated this in its report submitted to the Green Bench. It stated that even though 125 sewage treatment plants are installed in Karnataka to treat 2,242 MLD sewage water, only 1513.5 MLD treated while the remaining 1,843 MLD is not treated.