Pareekshith Shet
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi(EP)

Udupi, Mar 2: Residents in Puttur ward 10 under Udupi city municipal council limits have complained that wastewater from flats in the area has been contaminating wells in the neighborhood. Locals have alleged that CMC commissioner Manjunathayya and environment engineer despite being aware of the problem have remained silent.

The residents also said that the ward, despite being represented by CMC president Yuvaraj, has been neglected and become a victim of administrative failure.

There are more than 50 houses behind Laxmi Venkatesh Temple and the people are facing problems from Vinayaka Paradise apartments built here three years ago. There is a rainwater drain next to the apartments and the drainage water is being let in the drain. There is unbearable stink in the vicinity. People find it difficult to stay here. Besides affecting the environment, it has contaminated the well water of the nearby temple and several other wells of houses, it is alleged.

The people have complained about it to the municipal council which has provided water pipes to the affected houses. However, the indifference towards treating wastewater and finding a permanent solution to the problem has annoyed the residents. The wastewater has also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The locals have urged the municipal council to take suitable action.