Bangalore, Improper disposal of solid waste, both by the public and Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is causing direct contamination of groundwater, according to Dr M A Farooqui, scientist, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).

Delivering a lecture on 'Ground water management in Bangalore Metropolitan region' at the Geological Society of India here on Wednesday, Dr Farooqui said municipa