<p>Kolar: Froth has, once again, begun surfacing in the canal of Kolaramma Lake (Amanikere) in Kolar city, leading to growing apprehension among residents.</p><p>The region has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past week, and it rained heavily on Tuesday too. As a result, froth was seen vigorously flowing in the canal near the Gandhinagar bridge in Kolar. It resembled a foggy mist and was visible for a considerable distance. Locals allege that this is due to sewage contamination.</p><p>Canals meant to carry rainwater are reportedly carrying wastewater from various parts of the City and emptying into the lake’s basin. This is polluting the lake and affecting aquatic life. Experts say the mixing of pollutants stirred by the rainwater entering the lake is generating the froth.</p><p>Meanwhile, beautification work funded under a private company’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative is ongoing in the lake area. Water from the K C Valley project is also being released into the lake.</p><p>Thus, locals have accused the City Municipal Council (CMC) and the Minor Irrigation Department of negligence, blaming them for the lake’s deteriorating condition.</p><p>They claim that sewage water from five different points is entering Kolaramma Lake. Additionally, garbage is being dumped on the lake bund, which eventually washes into the lake. Due to the ongoing works, a bund in the canal has been broken to prevent excess water retention. As a result, large amount of water is flowing through the canal. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the presence of froth and foam in this water alarmed residents.</p><p>Experts explain that during heavy rains, water flowing from various directions mixes with the lake water, agitating the sediments and pollutants on the lake bed. This leads to the formation of froth.</p><p><strong>‘No response to notices’</strong></p><p>The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has reportedly issued multiple notices to the CMC for discharging untreated sewage into Kolaramma Lake, but no action has been taken so far.</p><p>Citizens have expressed concern, stating: “Sewage from urban areas and chemical waste from factories are entering Kolaramma Lake. Under the guise of beautification, the lake is being commercialised and ruined. The lake is already under considerable stress due to encroachments.”</p>
<p>Kolar: Froth has, once again, begun surfacing in the canal of Kolaramma Lake (Amanikere) in Kolar city, leading to growing apprehension among residents.</p><p>The region has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past week, and it rained heavily on Tuesday too. As a result, froth was seen vigorously flowing in the canal near the Gandhinagar bridge in Kolar. It resembled a foggy mist and was visible for a considerable distance. Locals allege that this is due to sewage contamination.</p><p>Canals meant to carry rainwater are reportedly carrying wastewater from various parts of the City and emptying into the lake’s basin. This is polluting the lake and affecting aquatic life. Experts say the mixing of pollutants stirred by the rainwater entering the lake is generating the froth.</p><p>Meanwhile, beautification work funded under a private company’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative is ongoing in the lake area. Water from the K C Valley project is also being released into the lake.</p><p>Thus, locals have accused the City Municipal Council (CMC) and the Minor Irrigation Department of negligence, blaming them for the lake’s deteriorating condition.</p><p>They claim that sewage water from five different points is entering Kolaramma Lake. Additionally, garbage is being dumped on the lake bund, which eventually washes into the lake. Due to the ongoing works, a bund in the canal has been broken to prevent excess water retention. As a result, large amount of water is flowing through the canal. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the presence of froth and foam in this water alarmed residents.</p><p>Experts explain that during heavy rains, water flowing from various directions mixes with the lake water, agitating the sediments and pollutants on the lake bed. This leads to the formation of froth.</p><p><strong>‘No response to notices’</strong></p><p>The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has reportedly issued multiple notices to the CMC for discharging untreated sewage into Kolaramma Lake, but no action has been taken so far.</p><p>Citizens have expressed concern, stating: “Sewage from urban areas and chemical waste from factories are entering Kolaramma Lake. Under the guise of beautification, the lake is being commercialised and ruined. The lake is already under considerable stress due to encroachments.”</p>
