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Ennore Creek Polluted: Officials Fail to Act
30 Oct
Summary
- Fly ash and effluents continue to pollute Ennore waters unchecked.
- Incomplete dredging and lack of meetings worsen the environmental state.
- Historical pollution data is now inaccessible to the public.
Environmentalists have raised alarms over the continued pollution of Ennore's waters, citing a lack of action from authorities. Despite the establishment of the Manali Ennore Restoration and Rejuvenation Council (MERRC) last year, the discharge of fly ash and effluents remains unchecked. Incomplete dredging of the Buckingham canal and the absence of regular grievance redressal meetings have exacerbated the situation.
A report by the Save Ennore Creek Campaign highlights the state government's shortcomings in environmental protection. The discharge of fine ash slurry from power generation facilities continues unabated into the creek and surrounding areas. Furthermore, historical real-time air quality data, previously available on the TNPCB website, is now restricted, limiting public oversight.
The report also notes the persistent infestation of invasive mussels, with dredging efforts remaining incomplete and dredged materials being improperly disposed of. Stalled construction projects, including the Ennore market block and a community hall, further indicate a lack of progress. Residents are questioning official explanations for mass fish deaths, highlighting discrepancies between statements and the lack of official reports.
