Summary:
The house owners have been directed to make soak pits on the premises and prevent the outflow of liquid waste to water bodies. “The action against contamination of water bodies will have to be done as per Environment Protection Act. 521 families have been found responsible for pumping waste water to Killiyaar and among the institutions 22 have been found contaminating the water body which also includes a prominent hospital. The city corporation has issued notices to 96 families regarding pollution of Akkulam Lake. 14 institutions, which function by the side of the canal, were also found to be directing waste to the canal..