Shimla: The state pollution control board has booked high profile Hotel Wildflower Hall for discharging sewage pollutants into a natural drainage channel that is contaminating drinking water sources of about a dozen villages downstream.
Nagin Nanda, member secretary HP pollution control board said, “in a surprise check, Hotel Wildflower Hall was found to be violating pollution norms.
Treated sewage water, which the hotel was permitted to use only for gardening purposes, was found being illegally discharged into a Nallah,” he said.
“Water and soil samples have been taken and a case is being made out,” said Nanda.
Villagers downstream of the hotel located on a densely wooded hilltop are up in arms against the reputed five star hotel as there water sources are facing persist contamination problems.
Amar Singh Verma, President Yuva Mandal of Nihari, which is one of the effected villages says, “Despite several complaints, no action has been taken against the hotel that pollutes the entire Nallah.”Read Full Story
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