Goa, June 10 -- Goa's water quality continues to be a concern, with faecal contamination present in its sea and river waters. However, Sanjeev Joglekar, Acting Member Secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), emphasizes the need to assess pollution levels using long-term data rather than isolated incidents. He notes that faecal coliform has been detected in Goan waters for years, and the crucial question is whether these levels are increasing or decreasing over time.

To offer a clearer picture, the GSPCB is preparing its State Environment Report. This report will provide a detailed analysis of environmental indicators, including faecal coliform, over the past seven years since 2018. Preliminary data suggest that some ar...