Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Dec 16: Gujjarakere pond has been renovated and developed. However, it has come to light that the water of the pond still has traces of bacteria.

Recently, Gujjarakere Thirtha Samrakshana Vedike had sent samples of water from this pond to fisheries college for testing. During the tests, bacteria were found in the sample of water. The report mentioned that the water of the pond is not safe for direct consumption.

Presence of dangerous bacteria had been found in the water of this pond in the past. Now, even after the dredging operation, the bacteria have survived. This has become a cause for concern.

Before sending the water sample for testing, the Vedike had sought clarification from the city corporation here under the Right to Information Act as to whether drainage water is getting leaked into the pond. It got the reply that underground drainage work had been conducted in Gujjarakere and that at present, drainage water content was not found there. Based on this reply, the water sample was sent for testing.

Nemu Kottary, general secretary of the Vedike said that they expected the water of the pond to become clear due to dredging operation and expressed concern at the presence of dangerous bacteria here. He insisted that the water of the pond should be made potable in the form of holy water by the next annual holy bath of Goddess Mangaladevi temple.