MLA Viresh Borkar leads inspection of water pollution crisis in Goa Velha

Goa Khabar : St. Andre MLA Viresh Borkar, accompanied by officials from the Goa State Pollution Control Board and local leaders, conducted an urgent inspection of blackish water pollution affecting the fields and streams of Goa Velha and Agassaim. The inspection follows weeks of distress among residents and farmers after toxic waste began flowing into paddy fields and water bodies, turning them black since the first heavy showers in late May.

Local communities have raised alarms about the threat to agriculture and public health, demanding swift identification of the pollution source and immediate remedial action. The contamination is suspected to be sewage or other toxic material, which has spread further due to recent rains.

Officials collected samples for analysis, while villagers, panchayat members, and activists insisted on assurances that their crops and livelihoods would be protected. The incident highlights the broader issue of water pollution in Goa, where untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and inadequate waste management continue to endanger water systems and community health.

MLA Borkar has called for urgent intervention to safeguard the region’s land and water, emphasizing the need for accountability and long-term solutions to prevent further environmental damage.