###Sewage Pollution and Waste Disposal Threaten Udaipur’s Iconic Lakes

Udaipur,Environmentalists and lake conservation advocates have expressed deep concern over the increasing flow of sewage and the dumping of waste into Udaipur’s lakes.

Dr. Anil Mehta, a lake conservation expert associated with the Lake Protection Committee, said that lakes serving as the city’s drinking water sources are highly sensitive ecosystems. “Public health, environmental health, and the tourism economy all depend on these lakes. However, due to inadequate monitoring, irregular maintenance, and incomplete cleaning, sewer lines are frequently getting choked. Overflowing manholes are allowing sewage to enter the lakes,” he warned.

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Dr. Mehta reiterated his recommendation that each zone of the lake area must have dedicated sewer maintenance and sanitation teams. He suggested establishing an independent sewer management cell within the municipal corporation for the lake region. “Sensor-based control systems should be used to monitor flow in sewer pipelines, water levels in manholes, harmful gases, leakages, and blockages in real time. Such technology can significantly improve monitoring and timely corrective action,” he added.

Former Lake Development Authority member Tej Shankar Paliwal emphasized the need for regular cleaning along the lakefronts to safeguard the aquatic ecosystem. “Sewage and solid waste are severely degrading lake water and the surrounding groundwater. Even after repeatedly alerting officials, concrete solutions are not forthcoming. This is extremely worrying,” he said.

Young environmentalist Kushal Rawal suggested involving local youth in the upkeep of the sewer infrastructure. He called for a dedicated Lake Cleanliness Helpline within the corporation so citizens can immediately report any threats to the lake environment.

Social worker Nand Kishore Sharma expressed disappointment, stating that neither Smart City Limited nor the Municipal Corporation seems serious about maintaining lake cleanliness. “This negligence is putting citizens’ health at risk,” he remarked.

Senior citizen Hoshiar Lal urged residents living near lake areas to take an active part in cleanliness campaigns and support community-led conservation initiatives.

Meanwhile, volunteers cleaned waste from the neglected Amar Kund corner near Chandpole, which had turned into a garbage dump, symbolizing the collective resolve to restore Udaipur’s lake heritage.