Lakes under threat

Kerala's largest fresh water lake,pristine tourism destination, rich biodiversity and glorified attraction Shasthamkottah is vanishing day by day. Its the drinking water source of 7 lakhs of people in Kollam area. According to the study done by CESS its water level decreases 10 mm per day. In 1991 its depth was 30 m but in 1999 it was only 13.5. It is on of the wetlands which is under Ramsay listing.(Best wetlands)

Strong local agitation going there against its pollution and attitude of Government towards its protection. Every one fails to explain its water purification process which deposit impurities in the shore of lake like sea.Rain water, sea and ground water recharge are the main sources of this Lake's water.

This area is rich in laterate soil and which is a lucrative business n Kollam.To explore this unique resource one third of this area were mined. This unscientific mining damaged the nature as well as the Lake. Along with this mining it is polluted with different type of wastes. A study found that half tone of solid wastes are depositing every day, in this 50 kg s are chemical wastes.

We all know we are the leading back water destinations in the world and if it contaminated where will be our existence.The assumption 'tourism thrills but it kills' came true in these days irrespective of destinations and what differs in Kollam and Varkala. The globe facing a serious challenge of food shortage and drinking water scarcity. While knowing this reality a strong intervention from the concerned authority is expecting the globe. No one can think about a world without fresh drinking water and who will pay for this peril?

Really this is in a peril and Who will pay for this fragile situation?

A well planned and systematic approach is required to retain its original face . The action is expected immediately and with out in paper. Prominent organizations like GITPAC and NATPAC can suggest good methods to protect our lake from sigh.