Harvalem waterfall polluted by chemicals
samir umarye
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BICHOLIM: The people from Harvalem were in for a rude shock today when they found that the entire water from the famous Harvalem waterfall was polluted with some chemicals.
According to the available information the people from Harvalem today found that there were some chemicals floating in the water and the entire water had turned white.
Following the incident the residents immediately informed the local MLA and the speaker, Dr Pramod Sawant who inturn contacted the Pollution control board. The PCB immediately sent their team and collected samples of water.
“After we were informed about the incident I personally went to the site and found that there was white foam in the water. We immediately contacted the PCB and are awaiting reports” Dr Pramod Sawant told.
As per the information people and the MLA suspect that it could be because of the industrial waste from Pissurlem Industrial Estate who are directly dumping the chemical waste in the water.
“We strongly suspect that it could be work of some chemical company from Pissurlem or upper Harvalem and we demand with the PCB to take strict action against such company.” Dr Sawant told.
“If this continues there would be serious problem not only for this waterfall but also for the fields, marine life and the entire Harvalem area which would be polluted” Dr Sawant told adding “I am in contact with the PCB MS, Sharmila Monter and would demand action against the company.”
It may be stated that Harvalem waterfall is one of the famous waterfall in North Goa and is visited by several national and international tourists.