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Source: Author Fig. 4. Discharge of harmful gasses from the factory
Fig. 3. View of the power grid and NCPTS The pollution in the Kosasthalaiyar River Creek
from the river mouth has had several adverse effects on the ecosystem and
the communities living in the area. They are affecting
Pollution in the Kosasthalaiyar River Creek in the health of aquatic life and the local fishermen
Ennore is a complex issue resulting from various communities. The accumulation of pollutants in the
factors, including industrialization, urbanization, and sediments can also have long-term effects on the
improper waste management practices. The region has ecosystem.
experienced rapid industrial growth since the early
1950s, leading to the establishment of chemical, Furthermore, pollution in the Kosasthalaiyar River
petrochemical, and manufacturing industries along the Creek has implications for human health.
Contaminated water can lead to waterborne diseases
riverbanks. These industries discharge a variety of and other health issues among the communities living
pollutants, including heavy metals, chemicals, and along the riverbanks. The pollution has led to a drastic
organic compounds, into the river.One of the primary change in the livelihoods of fishing communities, as it
sources of pollution in the Kosasthalaiyar River Creek can lead to a decline in fish stocks and a loss of
is industrial effluents from NCTPS,these effluents income and employment.
often contain toxic substances that can have harmful
Addressing pollution in the Kosasthalaiyar River
effects on the water quality and aquatic life in the Creek requires a comprehensive approach that
river(Buvaneshwari, Ravichandran and Mudgal, 2014). includes strict regulation of industrial effluents,
Additionally, untreated or inadequately treated sewage providing permanent jobs among the communities
from urban areas and industrial facilities is often according to their qualifications and regulating air
discharged into the river, further contributing to pollution . Additionally, community participation and
pollution. Since the indigenous profession of the awareness are crucial in ensuring the sustainable
villages are affected due to pollution of the river, management of the river and its ecosystem.
unemployment among the youth and adults is 2.1. Comparative study on the case study of
observed. Even though measures have been taken since Yamuna river
1995 by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, who
provided 545 jobs for the region of Nettukuppam, they In contrast, the pollution in the Kosasthalaiyar
have been allotted only 115 due to political disputes. River is exacerbated by the discharge of fly ash and
No action has been taken since then. effluents from North Chennai based Thermal Power
Plants (NCTPS), which are prominent along its
Release of Ammonia gas from one of the factories course. Both rivers experience severe ecological
led to inconvenience for the residents of Nettukuppam degradation, characterized by the loss of biodiversity,
and Thalankuppam to venture outside their house for contamination of water and sediment with heavy
employment, and regular pollution of air caused the metals, and disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
occupants to stay inside their house in the evenings Additionally, the pollution poses serious risks to
during pollution season. human health, particularly to communities reliant on
the rivers for drinking water and livelihoods.

Mitigation efforts for the Yamuna River encompass a
range of measures, including the construction of
sewage treatment plants, regulation of industrial
discharge, riverfront development projects to improve
aesthetics and accessibility, and public awareness

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