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Medical Waste Poisons Krishnagiri Lake
20 Oct
Summary
- Hazardous biomedical waste dumped near Pochampally's Jambu Lake.
- Rainfall threatens to contaminate lake and farmland with toxins.
- Residents demand immediate waste removal and legal action.
Hazardous biomedical waste has been illegally dumped on the banks of the Puliyur Jambu Lake in Krishnagiri district's Pochampally, raising serious environmental and health concerns among local residents and farmers.
Unidentified individuals are reportedly disposing of medical waste, including syringes, needles, and expired medicines, in a pit on the lake bund. As rainfall continues in the region, there are fears that rainwater runoff could wash toxic contaminants into the lake and adjacent farmlands. This contamination poses a threat to groundwater resources, agricultural productivity, and livestock that may drink from affected water sources.
Residents are calling for immediate intervention from the district administration and health department to clear the dumped waste. They also demand stringent legal action against the perpetrators to prevent future occurrences and safeguard public health and the environment.
