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Toxic Foam and Plastic Waste Choking Bellandur Lake Edge

By Green Champion Ananya · Jun 16, 2026

Toxic Foam and Plastic Waste Choking Bellandur Lake Edge — image 1

Sewage inflow and dumping are degrading the lake edge used by morning walkers and bird watchers.

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  • 26 Feb - Reported
  • 28 Mar - Community Verified
  • 27 Apr - Forwarded to Authority
  • 06 Jun - Cleanup Work Started
  • 16 Jun - Partially Resolved

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Affected population Entire Community
Residents General Public Tourists

Issue timeline

First noticed 26 Feb 2026
Recurring Yes
Frequency Monthly

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Country India
State Karnataka
District Bengaluru Urban
City/Town/Village Bengaluru
Locality / Area Bellandur
Landmark Lake viewing deck
Landmark Lake viewing deck

GPS location: 12.9352000, 77.6784000

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Interceptor drains and community cleanup roster with ward office support.

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Environmental Issues Bellandur Pollution Bengaluru
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What is the Issue?

Foam layers and plastic waste accumulate along the northern edge of the lake.

When Did It Start?

Visible worsening over the last two monsoon cycles.

Who Is Affected?

Walkers, cyclists, apartment residents, and local birding groups.

What Is the Impact?

Foul odour, skin irritation reports, and declining bird habitat.

What Action Has Been Taken So Far?

Lake development authority emailed with geo-tagged photos.

Suggested Solution

Stop sewage inflow, weekly cleanup drives, and fencing vulnerable entry points.

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Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Issue category
Environmental Issues
Issue type
Public Concern
Community Issue Severity
High
Country
India
State
Karnataka
District
Bengaluru Urban
City
Bengaluru
Locality
Bellandur
Location Landmark
Lake viewing deck
Community Issue Visibility
public
Community Issue Allow Campaign
Yes
Community Issue Allow Support
Yes
Community Issue Allow Follow
Yes
Community Issue Allow Verification
Yes
Community Issue Escalation Threshold
100
Community Issue Affected Population
Entire Community
Community Issue First Noticed On
2026-02-26
Community Issue Is Recurring
yes
Community Issue Frequency
Monthly
Community Issue Authority
District Administration
Community Issue Suggested Solution
Interceptor drains and community cleanup roster with ward office support.
Community Issue Status Tracker
Partially Resolved
Community Issue Resolution Timeline
26 Feb - Reported
28 Mar - Community Verified
27 Apr - Forwarded to Authority
06 Jun - Cleanup Work Started
16 Jun - Partially Resolved
#Environmental Issues #Bellandur #Pollution #Bengaluru

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