Kelani river water quality improved

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) today confirmed that the water quality in Kelani river has improved during the following weeks.

According to the CEA, the decrease in the release of industrial waste into the Kelani River has resulted in the increased quality of its waters.

The CEA furthered that the turbidity levels of the water are as good as ever reported in recent history.

The CEA, on Wednesday (01) collected water samples from the Kelani River for testing and monitoring purposes. Water samples were obtained from several points in the Kelani River including the Kaduwela Bridge and the Kalu Ela Bridge. The CEA issuing a statement following the lab results revealed that the quality of water in Kelani River has improved as per the standard measures.