BELLANDUR LAKE

Oct. 14, 2018

Several residents of Bellandur in Bengaluru are switching to eco-friendly, biodegradable soaps and detergents to prevent frothing of Bellandur Lake.

About:

It is the largest lake in the city of Bangalore. Water from this lake flows further to Varthur Lake.
Currently the lake is highly polluted as most of Bengaluru's treated and untreated sewage along with industrial waste is released into it.
This has led to the problem of The presence of industrial chemicals in the water causes the lake surface to catch fire periodically.

Source : The Hindu

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