Nellore: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) on Tuesday directed municipal, irrigation, and river conservation authorities to take immediate measures to prevent the dumping of solid, plastic, and construction waste into Penna River and its riverbed in Nellore.
APPCB chairman Dr. P. Krishnaiah, who inspected the Allipuram dump site in Nellore and the adjoining stretches of the Penna River, expressed serious concern over the indiscriminate dumping of waste into the river.
He directed officials to remove the accumulated garbage and transport it to the designated dumping sites for scientific disposal.
Dr. Krishnaiah instructed the River conservator and Irrigation department officials to conduct field inspections, prevent illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on the riverbed, and initiate action against those responsible.
He called for strict surveillance, installation of warning boards at prohibited locations, and imposition of fines and legal action against violators.
During his inspection of the Allipuram dump site, the APPCB chairman expressed dissatisfaction over the accumulation of solid waste, stagnant water, and unhygienic conditions.
He directed municipal officials to clear the waste immediately, install wind barriers to prevent garbage from spreading to nearby areas, and earmark a designated space within the premises for waste collected by ragpickers.
Dr. Krishnaiah stressed the need to prevent water stagnation and maintain regular sanitation to check mosquito breeding and the spread of diseases.
Emphasising the importance of environmental protection and public health, he called for coordinated action by all concerned departments to keep the Penna River and its surroundings pollution-free.
Nellore regional APPCB officer N. Ashok Kumar and municipal officials accompanied the board chairman during the latter’s inspection of the Penna riverbed.
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