Panel to probe pollution of Comba wells formed

Panel to probe pollution of Comba wells formed
HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, FEB 24 
Inquiry officer, Deputy Collector Johnson Fernandes has constituted a panel to probe into the mysterious presence of oily substance in the Comba water wells and to detect the source of pollution.
The team will comprise of a professor from BITS Pilani, officials of the three petroleum companies, Margao police station incharge, Salcete Mamlatdar, Health officials and representative of the Margao Municipal body.
Johnson informed that the panel has been given a brief to conduct a joint inspection of the drinking water wells and the source of pollution. “The team will visit the drinking water wells, the petrol pumps in the city close to Comba and also inspect the water samples of the water nullahs”, informed the deputy collector.
Sources in the know said the panel of experts will not only zero in on the fuel pumps, but will also find out the source of pollution and discharge of effluents by the servicing centres and garages.
Officials pointed out that most of the oil companies have already replaced their ageing fuel pumps in the city in recent times. However, it was pointed out that the panel of experts will leave nothing to chance and inspect the pumps as well.
The Goa State Pollution Control Board has confirmed of the presence of grease and oil in the drinking water wells in Comba locality of the city.
“While the presence of grease and oil in the wells is confirmed, our probe would try to zero in on the source of pollution which have left the wells contaminated”, stated deputy collector.