 There is sewage pollution, solid waste pollution and mercury contamination,Mercury pollution
Policy Note 2000-2001, State Government Schemes 

A sum of Rs.1327.50 lakhs has been released for this purpose during 2006-2007.The Kodaikanal Division Forest Office offers a book called ""Kodaikanal Beauty in Wilderness"" (Rs 20), which has a list and map of local treks in the Kodaikanal area.Several trekking destinations are accessible from the Kodaikanal - Munnar Road.