A shocking investigation has revealed that the water used in the “Wonder Falls” artificial waterfall at the Alappuzha Beach carnival was heavily contaminated with human waste. Water samples tested by researchers from the Lake Research Centre confirmed the presence of extremely high levels of coliform bacteria, posing a severe health hazard to thousands of visitors who frequented the attraction.

According to scientists, including Dr. Padmakumar from the Lake Research Centre and Agricultural Deputy Director Dr. Quno, the contamination was caused by unscientific and illegal construction. The carnival organizers set up temporary pit toilets directly on the sandy beach instead of installing proper septic tanks. Human waste from these pits seeped directly into the shallow groundwater, which was then pumped up via a nearby tube well to supply the artificial waterfall.

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The laboratory tests revealed an alarming 1,000 coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters of water, whereas even a count of 10 is considered dangerous. The carnival, which charged Rs. 190 per ticket, attracted thousands of visitors daily, including children who bathed in the waterfall. Several visitors have reportedly experienced physical discomfort and sought medical treatment. The illegal constructions were carried out in a protected CRZ-1 (Coastal Regulation Zone) area just meters from the sea, raising serious environmental and regulatory concerns.