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White foam spotted on Periyar River near Kerala industrial zone
Officials from Kerala's Pollution Control Board have initiated investigations after unusual white froth was observed on the Periyar River in the Edayar industrial area. Water samples have been collected for analysis to determine the source and nature of the contamination.
LSN India ·
A stretch of the Periyar River near the Edayar industrial area in Kerala has been marked by the appearance of white foam, raising concerns among environmental monitors and local residents about potential water quality degradation in the region.
The Pollution Control Board of Kerala responded to reports of the unusual phenomenon by dispatching teams to collect water samples from the affected area. The samples are expected to be analyzed to identify the source of the froth and assess whether industrial discharge or other pollutants are responsible for the visible contamination.
The Edayar area hosts numerous manufacturing and processing units, making it an industrial hotspot that has faced environmental scrutiny in the past. The appearance of white foam on the river's surface typically indicates the presence of organic matter or surfactants, which can originate from industrial effluents, detergents, or other chemical sources.
This development comes amid ongoing concerns about river pollution in Kerala, where several water bodies have experienced quality issues related to industrial and urban discharge. The test results from the collected samples are expected to guide further action by environmental authorities to address the contamination source and prevent potential ecological damage to the river ecosystem.