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By Express News ServiceCHENNAI: Once spread across 180 acres and brimming with water, Kovilambakkam lake is now crying for attention with sewage overflowing and most of the lake occupied with plastic waste. “The panchayat workmen dispose of mounds of garbage in the lake premises, everyday. The lake water is green now,” said Ramanathan, a resident. Secretary of Federation of Kovilambakkam Associations said, “Three water bodies were desilted by panchayat workmen about three months ago and they are still in a bad state. Despite spending huge amount of money, we are loosing water bodies..