Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Killing Bangalore’s lakes” (March 9). Water pollution has become a pertinent issue in our country and requires immediate attention. India’s water bodies have turned into a dumping ground for garbage. The wiping out of aquatic life, also called eutrophication, is bound to impact our ecosystem and disrupt the water cycle. The authorities concerned must take stringent measures to ensure that the water bodies are not depleted further.