<p>As that was not enough, a private housing society is dumping debris into the lake to widen the tank bund for its convenience.<br /><br />A mere three years ago the lake was known for its crystal-clear waters, but many private multi-storeyed apartments that came up in the vicinity dealt it mortal blows, letting untreated sewage directly into it, making it the most polluted water-body in the City. <br /><br />The lake is full of water hyacinth and other weeds and the water stinks to high heavens.<br />Environmentalist Leo Saldanha of Environment Support Group said he had complained to the pollution control board and Lake Development Authority, but to no effect.<br /><br />“There is a conspiracy to kill the lake systematically so that the land sharks can grab it. The government authorities too have turned a blind eye to the rampant encroachment around the lake,” he said.<br /><br />According to him, water hyacinth grows in the lake only if sewage is let directly into it. <br />He held the builders responsible for the pathetic state of the lake for not treating the sullage and letting it directly into the lake.<br /><br />The concerns of local residents over the pollution of the lake are now intensified with the dumping of truckloads of soil into it by the builder of a residential project coming up on a hill adjacent to the lake. <br /><br />When contacted, BBMP Chief Engineer (Lakes) Satish said he had received complaints and would inspect the lake shortly.</p>
<p>As that was not enough, a private housing society is dumping debris into the lake to widen the tank bund for its convenience.<br /><br />A mere three years ago the lake was known for its crystal-clear waters, but many private multi-storeyed apartments that came up in the vicinity dealt it mortal blows, letting untreated sewage directly into it, making it the most polluted water-body in the City. <br /><br />The lake is full of water hyacinth and other weeds and the water stinks to high heavens.<br />Environmentalist Leo Saldanha of Environment Support Group said he had complained to the pollution control board and Lake Development Authority, but to no effect.<br /><br />“There is a conspiracy to kill the lake systematically so that the land sharks can grab it. The government authorities too have turned a blind eye to the rampant encroachment around the lake,” he said.<br /><br />According to him, water hyacinth grows in the lake only if sewage is let directly into it. <br />He held the builders responsible for the pathetic state of the lake for not treating the sullage and letting it directly into the lake.<br /><br />The concerns of local residents over the pollution of the lake are now intensified with the dumping of truckloads of soil into it by the builder of a residential project coming up on a hill adjacent to the lake. <br /><br />When contacted, BBMP Chief Engineer (Lakes) Satish said he had received complaints and would inspect the lake shortly.</p>
