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20 units told to set up new effluent system

Special Correspondent

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) has directed 20 industries on the banks of the Periyar to set up zero-discharge systems in two years, Minister for Health P.K. Sreemathy said here on Monday.

Industries which could not achieve zero discharge were asked to reduce the quantum of effluents discharged by them by 80 per cent. Besides, 31 industries were asked to raise their discharge pipes above the water level for better monitoring. The Minister said the Board had taken steps for continuous monitoring and recording of water quality of the Periyar. Industries were asked to set up online monitoring systems and delay ponds.

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