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Sewage Poisons Kerala Lake: Technopark Under Fire
31 Oct
Summary
- Untreated sewage from Technopark pollutes Thettiyar canal, reaching Akkulam-Veli Lake.
- STPs at Technopark are allegedly non-functional or ineffective, worsening pollution.
- The issue has persisted for years despite repeated complaints to authorities.
Untreated sewage allegedly emanating from buildings and residential complexes in the Technopark area is polluting the Thettiyar canal, with wastewater eventually flowing into Akkulam-Veli Lake. This situation has ignited serious concerns regarding public health risks, water quality deterioration, and environmental degradation.
The issue, which has persisted for years, involves alleged discharge of sewage and wastewater without proper treatment from establishments located between Technopark Phase I and Phase III. Sources indicate that sewage treatment plants (STPs) within Technopark may be non-functional or not operated effectively. Wastewater reportedly accumulates in a low-lying area before entering the canal via underground pipelines, contaminating water bodies along its path.
Environmental groups have highlighted the problem, noting that the discharge contradicts Technopark's green IT destination projection. Residents living near the canal have also voiced concerns about groundwater contamination and health risks. While a senior Technopark official stated that STPs are functioning well and denied discharging waste, they committed to investigating any such issues and taking action if notified by pollution control boards. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has intervened, and action is anticipated soon.
