The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has pointed to the Yallahs Pond in St Thomas as the likely source of the strong odour permeating the Corporate Area.

The environment agency said Tuesday that following a series of investigations carried out by a multi-agency team in several communities, it has turned its attention to the pond.

“The investigators found that the Yallahs Pond is presently emanating a strong stench, which could be the likely source of the pervading odour,” a release from NEPA stated.

NEPA said preliminary checks reveal that the natural exchange between the sea and the pond appears to be disrupted due to blockage by sand and debris.

Peter Knight, CEO of NEPA, on Tuesday said officials from the National Works Agency (NWA) have since been contacted to visit the area.

“A request has been made for works to be carried out to release the natural berm on the Yallahs Pond to allow sea currents to circulate and cause mixing of the pond water,” he disclosed.

Meanwhile, Stephen Shaw, cmmunication manager at the NWA, said a team from the agency visited the site yesterday and was preparing to present a report today.

Shaw said from the report top officials from NWA would decide the course of action to be taken to address the situation.