Hudiara drain Survey completed

[Lahore_Real_Estate]

LAHORE: Environment protection department of the CDGL has completed the survey of industrial units operating near Hudiara drain.

Talking to APP, deputy district officer Environment Younis Zahid said that in line with the instructions of secretary Environment Punjab Sajjad Saleem Hotiana,this survey was carried out to ascertain the level of pollution caused by untreated waste thrown into Hudiara drain.

"The untreated effluents contain different chemicals,organic waste and heavy metals",he added.

As many as 300 units of textiles, stitching,weaving,leather and engineering are operating in the area from Baidian to Mohalanwal. The official stated that action would be taken against polluters under Pakistan Environment Protection Order.