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Kerala pollution board orders halt to vehicle washing at Kochi waste site
Environmental inspections have uncovered illegal washing of garbage collection vehicles at a municipal dumping facility in Kochi, prompting the state pollution control authority to issue directives to the city corporation.
LSN India ·
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has directed the Kochi Corporation to cease vehicle washing and waste dumping activities near the Kadambrayar waterway at its Brahmapuram facility, following environmental compliance inspections at the site.
Investigations revealed that garbage collection and transportation vehicles are being washed at the corporation's dumping ground, raising concerns about water contamination and environmental degradation in the area. The pollutants from vehicle washing, combined with waste management operations, pose a risk to the nearby Kadambrayar water body.
The pollution control authority has issued orders to the municipal body to immediately halt the unauthorised practices and implement proper waste management protocols at the facility. The directive underscores growing scrutiny of waste management practices in the city amid rising environmental concerns.
Kochi Corporation officials have been asked to submit an action plan for compliance with environmental regulations and to ensure that waste collection vehicles are cleaned at designated facilities away from dumping sites. The order reflects the state's commitment to enforcing stricter environmental standards across municipal waste management operations.