PCB Issues Notice to FACT Over Suspected White Foam Discharge into Periyar River

The Pollution Control Board (PCB) has issued a notice to the Fertilizer and Chemicals (FACT) unit after earlier investigations suggested a discharge of a white, gel‑like foam into the Periyar River. The notice follows PCB officials’ inferences that the foam may have entered the river system, raising concerns about potential contamination. FACT is now required to respond to the notice and provide evidence of compliance with environmental regulations. The action signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of industrial discharges into the river.