A study by the University of Kerala has found that biological pollution is rampant in Devikulangara grama panchayat in Alappuzha.
‘The monitoring and evaluation study of the water resources of Devikulangara panchayat’, carried out by Shaji E., associate professor and head, Department of Geology, University of Kerala, has identified the presence of E.coli and total coliform in groundwater samples.
“The survey shows that the panchayat has nearly 5,000 dug and tube wells. Biological analysis has found that water in the majority of the wells is not suitable for drinking purposes due to the presence of total coliform. An analysis of the tap water (tube well) also shows the presence of total coliform, which is a serious issue,” says Mr. Shaji, adding that dependency on dug wells can create health hazards.
