Waste dumping, salinity leave Kadambrayar high and dry

Kochi | Tuesday | 11th February, 2020

Summary:

The Brahmapuram waste treatment plant is also a threat to the water body as it is not fully functional yet and waste is being dumped straight into the river. Usually, the rivers are affected by salinity from March to May, but now salinity rises by November-December. However, the continuous dumping has led to the accumulation of huge quantities of waste at the bottom of the river. ‘Sustainable solution needed’Infopark CEO Sasi Meethal said a sustainable solution was needed to remove the salinity of Kadambrayar river. Protecting Kadambrayar?Stop dumping of waste from nearby companies, industries and highrises into the river? Protect the wetlands at Kizhakkambalam, the source of water for the Kadambrayar..