Chikkamagaluru: Residents of the locality behind Cauvery Sawmill have urged the District Administration to get rid of noise pollution, tree dust inside the house, which is causing health issues in the family every day and thus allow them to lead a smooth life.
In a memorandum submitted to Sub-Divisional Officer H. D. Rajesh, the residents of layout said that due to noise pollution and dust emanating from Cauvery Sawmill on a daily basis, they are unable to lead a peaceful life and are facing health issues.
Kaveri Sawmill near Kempanahalli in the City was started at a time when there was no habitation in the past. Later the area became a residential area. However, due to excessive noise pollution and tree dust inside the house, the residents of the locality are suffering daily, they said.
Mill’s noise pollution has made it impossible for the people who have been working all day to sleep peacefully as work starts from 5.00 am. In addition, the powder emanating from it has spread all over the houses and is dusty, they rued.
The elderly and children are at risk of developing lung-related diseases or asthma, they noted.
In the meantime, in the event of rains, the tree powder around the mill has decomposed and entered the water body, which has become contaminated. They also expressed concern that the residents could be more susceptible to diseases due to excessive mosquito breeding from the vegetation grown in the vicinity.
The residents urged the District Administration to immediately instruct the concerned authorities to cancel the licence of the sawmill and take appropriate steps to shift it to the outskirts of the City and help the local residents to lead a smooth life.
