Stagnant drainage water contaminates lake near Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai, posing health risks to joggers | File Photo
Navi Mumbai: A serious health concern has emerged at the public garden situated alongside Palm Beach road, Nerul – the Jewels of Navi Mumbai area, where untreated drainage water is reportedly being discharged directly into a nearby lake.
The issue was highlighted by former BJP Corporator Bharat Jadhav, who has raised the matter with senior officials of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), including the City Engineer and the Deputy Commissioner of the Garden Department.
Jadhav stated that the stagnant sewage water poses a risk to citizens who regularly use the jogging track surrounding the lake. In his complaint, he urged the municipal administration to take immediate corrective action and direct the concerned officials and contractors to resolve the issue.
Calling the matter a “grave public health issue,” Jadhav also appealed to the media to bring attention to the problem, emphasizing that it affects the well-being of thousands of residents in the vicinity. The NMMC garden department said they are looking into the matter .
