Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Gujjarakere Pond Water Heavily Polluted
The Gujjarakere pond in Mangaluru is very dirty and unsafe to drink.
Tests show lots of bad bacteria in the water, which comes from sewage.
The pond is special to the community, but it's getting worse.
People have asked the city to fix it, but not much has been done.
The water is so dirty that it's dangerous for people to use.
The city has made the area around the pond look nice, but the water is still a big problem.
People want the city to stop the sewage from getting into the pond and clean the water.
Gujjarakere pond in Mangaluru is heavily polluted with harmful bacteria due to sewage discharge.
Recent tests show total and faecal coliform counts of 1,600 per 100 ml, far exceeding safe limits.
The pond's water is unsafe for drinking or domestic use, posing severe health risks.
Despite community concerns, effective measures to stop sewage inflow or clean the pond have not been implemented.
Historical data shows a steady increase in pollution levels since 2014.
- Who
- Residents of Mangaluru and local authorities
- What
- Severe water pollution in Gujjarakere pond
- When
- Recent laboratory tests and historical data since 2014
- Where
- Gujjarakere pond in Mangaluru
- Why
- Ongoing sewage discharge into the pond
- Location
- Mangaluru
- Total Coliform Count
- 1,600 per 100 ml
- Faecal Coliform Count
- 1,600 per 100 ml
- Safe Coliform Levels
- 0 per 100 ml (ideal), 1-3 (tolerable), 4-10 (poor), >10 (unsafe)
- Safe Faecal Coliform Levels
- 0 per 100 ml
- Historical Pollution Trend
- Increasing since 2014
- Smart City Initiative Focus
- Landscaping and beautification
- Community Concerns
- Sewage diversion and water quality restoration