Slurry from quarry pollutes Cherupuzha in Kozhikode
A slurry tank burst at a granite quarry in Kozhikode, contaminating the Cherupuzha river with rock dust and waste. Local residents are demanding immediate government intervention as the pollution has rendered local water sources unusable.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the environmental impact of industrial activities on local water security and the need for stricter regulatory oversight.
A slurry tank at a granite quarry and crusher unit at Thottumukkam in Kodiyathur grama panchayat in Kozhikode has reportedly burst, discharging waste into the Cherupuzha river, a major tributary of the Chaliyar river.
The waste discharge has severely polluted the water, altering its colour and rendering local drinking water sources and bathing spots unusable for nearby residents.
According to locals, the tank burst a couple of days ago, and the slurry, containing large quantities of rock dust, has been flowing into the Cherupuzha, contaminating the river. Water from drinking water schemes that draw from the river has also reportedly become unfit for use.
Several drinking water sources and bathing spots used by residents are located along both banks of the river. The slurry contamination has rendered these sources unusable, they said.
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