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Lake Inlet Choked by Garbage, Health Fears Rise
13 Jul
Summary
- Garbage blocks the Marudhamalai hills inlet channel to Krishnampathi Lake.
- Discarded bottles and plastic waste create breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
- Coimbatore Corporation fined a person ₹10,000 for dumping waste.
Concerns are mounting over garbage obstructing the inlet channel that supplies runoff from the Marudhamalai hills to Krishnampathi Lake. Environmentalists and local residents fear this blockage will impede rainwater flow and create significant public health hazards.
The Karperayan stream, a major feeder for Krishnampathi Lake originating in the Marudhamalai forest area, is particularly affected. While naturally having little flow, it now primarily conveys sewage and solid waste after passing through localities like Vadavalli and Seeranaickenpalayam.
Environmental activist K. Mohanraj highlighted that households and commercial establishments are dumping solid waste, degrading water quality. NGO Aniver Amaippu reported finding large quantities of discarded cough syrup bottles and heaps of plastic waste near the channel's inlet, causing stagnation and mosquito breeding.
In response, Coimbatore Corporation officials inspected the site on Monday, identified a responsible individual, and imposed a ₹10,000 fine. They have warned against further dumping and plan to enhance inspections and take stricter action against repeat offenders.
