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Faridabad: Green Land Becomes Toxic Landfill
20 Jul
Summary
- Land in Charmwood Village is now a hazardous landfill.
- Residents face toxic air, foul odors, and contaminated water.
- The site violates eco-sensitive zone guidelines near Surajkund.
What was once a green area in Faridabad's Charmwood Village has become a significant environmental and public health concern. A piece of land, owned by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad and designated as a buffer zone, is now an open dumping site for construction debris, household waste, and more.
Residents are experiencing severe consequences, including breathing toxic air, enduring foul odors, and dealing with contaminated water. Many fear their area could become another Ghazipur landfill. Local officials have been urged to address the escalating crisis affecting approximately 20,000 people.
The landfill's proximity to homes means a loss of basic comforts, with balconies unusable due to the stench. Dumping intensifies after the Surajkund Mela, despite the area being an eco-sensitive zone. This practice poses serious risks, including groundwater contamination from toxic leachate and severe air pollution from decomposing waste.
