Harmful Gas From Greenery

People visit lakes and parks to enjoy fresh air, find peace, exercise, and spend quality time with their families.

Children play, elderly people walk, and many of us seek a break from the stress of daily life.

However, what appears beautiful on the surface may sometimes hide environmental problems beneath. The picture attached here is of Bojhu Pokhari, a lake located in Tikathali, Lalitpur.

We can see many elderly people, children, and young people spending their free time around the lake.

Some sit there for hours, eating, chatting, and enjoying the surroundings without realizing that the condition of the water may indicate underlying environmental issues. Excess nutrients and dirt washing into lakes like this can trigger excessive algae growth, turning the water green.

As these algae die and decompose, they release unpleasant gases and reduce oxygen levels in the water, harming fish and other aquatic life.

Some algae can even produce toxins that may cause skin irritation and respiratory problems for people near the water. The dirt and soil surrounding a lake also play an important role.

During rainfall, they carry fertilizers, animal waste, and other pollutants into the water, feeding further algae growth and reducing water quality. A lake is more than just a place for recreation, it is a living ecosystem.

Protecting the land around it is just as important as protecting the water itself.

The next time we visit a lake for fresh air and peace, it is worth taking a moment to think about the health of the environment that provides it.