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Ooty Lake Polluted by Illegal Waste Dumping
10 May
Summary
- Guest houses illegally dump waste along Ooty Lake and reserve forests.
- Residents urge municipality to enforce action against waste dumping.
- Wildlife, including deer and gaur, are threatened by pollution.
Residents are calling for urgent action from the Udhagamandalam Municipality Commissioner regarding the illegal dumping of waste near Ooty Lake. Guest houses and private residences are reportedly disposing of refuse along the Deer Park road and within the surrounding reserve forests, particularly near Fern Hill. This ongoing issue persists despite improvements in door-to-door waste collection services.
The practice of open dumping poses a significant threat to the local wildlife. Species such as sambar deer and Indian gaur, frequently seen near the Deer Park and North Lake Road, are at risk from the accumulating waste. Residents are urging the municipality to implement stricter enforcement measures.
To combat this problem, it has been suggested that the municipality monitor known dumping locations using CCTV cameras. This would enable the identification and penalization of individuals and establishments responsible for the illegal waste disposal, thereby protecting the natural environment around Ooty Lake.
