Pollution of the lake

In recent times, the lake has been getting polluted on account of the surrounding industrial activity. The most notable being

Saw Dust

Dumping of saw dust and other wood waste by the sawmill owners and manufacturers

Industrial Waste

The discharge of chemical waste and dyes

Land Fillings

By illegal fillings and encroachments �the main culprits being those involved in the tourist trade

Vehicle Service Stations

By the discharge of used motor oils and grease

Domestic Garbage

Unauthorized dumping of domestic garbage in to the lake

Tourism

Uncontrolled and unauthorized tourist related activity

Eutropication

increase in nitrate and phospherous ions content in the water due to the above factors eg :growth of Salvinia.

Apart from the above, fishing industry also contributes its share to the pollution of the lake. The Bolgoda lake had been famous for its rich harvests of prawns and crabs. Fishermen have also installed crab traps (JA-KOTUWA), in some parts of the lake, thereby preventing natural cleansing of the lake.Buying A Stylish Replica Watch Online It also upsets the ecological balance of the river and hinders the movement of water.