The problem
Eloor is an island situated on the banks of the Periyar river. The largest industrial belt in Kerala is located at Eloor, with more than 247 chemical industries that discharge 17,35,00,000 liters of highly polluted effluents per day into the river.Health Impact
Cancer, heart problems, mental illnesses, impotence, and miscarriages are some of the consequences from exposure to the pollution. One survey shows that cancer incidences in Eloor is seven times that of the national average.Current Activity
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Pollutants:
Chemicals
Location:
Kerala,
India
Transmission:
water
Source:
Chemical Manufacturing
Potentially affected people:
40,000
Report Type:
Technical Advisory Board
Project Status:
Reviewed by TAB
Pollution Status:
Active
Date Nominated:
Jul 1st, 2004
Nominator:
PP
Fit Criteria:
Y
Action:
sent to TAB