Nearly 720 illegal outlets found discharging untreated sewage into water bodies in four Keralam districts
The untreated sewage was discharged into natural streams and water bodies through 39 public drains leading to various water bodies
Nearly 720 illegal outlets discharging untreated sewage into water bodies have been identified across four districts in Keralam, according to an inspection carried out by multiple enforcement agencies led by the Department of Local Self-Government. The districts affected are Ernakulam, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Kottayam. The Department of Local Self-Government reported that Ernakulam had the highest number of illegal outlets—671—from households and commercial establishments, followed by Kollam and Kottayam (18 each) and Alappuzha (16).
These illegal outlets have been shut down, and violators have been served notices under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Kerala Municipality (Amendment) Act, 2024.
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