Report rules out presence of endosulfan in land for central varsity

An examination of water samples taken from the land allotted for the construction of central varsity in Periya, Kasargod found no presence of Endosulfan in the water. The same examination was also held at CWRDM and there too the presence was not found. The results of examination were sent to state higher education department secretary.There was protest that the presence of endosulfan was found in the water in 310 acres of land allotted for varsity and there might be difficulties in setting up the varsity. In this the higher education secretary as per the direction of the center asked the Regional Analytical laboratory, Kozhikode to examine the water samples. As per the direction of food safety commissioner, Kasargod circle food inspector collected the samples from 6 wells and 4 bore wells in Panayal village, Pulloorperiya and Kakathodupara. The 10 samples were examined through methods like Thin Layer Chromatography and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy. The tests proved that the water is good and can be used. To substantiate the result, same tests were also held at CWRDM, which also proved that the water is safe. 

Source: mathrubhumi.com