The problem
The Amlakhadi River is a tributary of the Narmada River. The Bharuch Enviro Aqua Infrastructure Ltd. (BEAIL) collects waste from three Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) industrial estates: Ankleshwar GIDC, Jhagadia GIDC and Panoli GIDC and discharges it into the Amlakhadi, which flows for about ten kilometers before converging with the Narmada.Health Impact
Nausea, skin rashes, burning sensation, digestive tract problems and respiratory tract problems are common ailments reported by people living near the river.Current Activity
Blacksmith viisted this site on May 25 2005. The Gujarat Stakeholder Group, funded by Blacksmith, is working on a project proposal to conduct remediation here.Data File
Pollutants:
Heavy Metals, Dye Industry, Chemicals
Location:
Gujarat,
India
Transmission:
water, soil
Source:
General Industry
Potentially affected people:
100,000
Report Type:
Initial Site Assessment
Project Status:
Ongoing Project
Pollution Status:
Active
Date Nominated:
May 6th, 2005
Fit Criteria:
Y
Action:
sent to TAB