Condition of The Lake
Human health risk assessment of the physico-chemical parameters of the lake water reveals that:
- As per microbial analysis, the water is not potable and needs to be processed prior to domestic use.
- Several ecological factors have influenced the plankton diversity and abundance.
- Eight aquatic macroinvertebrate taxa have been identified.
- Tourists and nearby residents are causative factors for lake contamination and water pollution;
- Encroachment of the banks of the lake by buildings has violated the court order which prohibits constructions within 200 ft from the banks of the lake;
- The impact on the quality of water is transitory as compared to closed water body.
- High pollution loads of organic matter from hotels and other commercial establishments around the lake are causing pollution.
- A study conducted by the Department of Atomic Energy confirmed that Kodaikanal Lake has been contaminated by mercury emissions.
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