Bantwal: The quality of water of River Nethravathi remains a concern, with former minister Krishna J Palemar disclosing reports on the discovery of coliform in the water during tests in laboratories recently. Woes on drinking water front is becoming serious as sewage is allowed to flow into River Nethravathi, the source of drinking water for Mangaluru city.
The visiting leaders who took stock of the situation on Wednesday, insisted that there were 18 such places in Bantwal alone, from where sewage is flowing into River Nethravathi.
Even as the visiting delegation and reporters were inspecting the spot, a section of curious people pointed their fingers at spots where poultry and fish waste were dumped into the water.
Strangely, the outlet of sewage pipe laid beneath the complex is also connected towards the river, thanks again to the apathy of the local body. Another such ’red spot’ was located at Kaikunja in Bantwal.
