The Central Pollution Control Board's recent report has declared the water quality in Maha Kumbh as 'fit for bathing', following an earlier report that identified high faecal bacteria levels. The new findings emphasize data variability and the expert committee's analysis underscoring that water quality can vary significantly due to multiple factors.
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