Activists demand treated sewage discharge to protect Coimbatore’s lakes
2 months, 1 week ago

Activists demand treated sewage discharge to protect Coimbatore’s lakes

The Hindu  

Activists and residents in Coimbatore are urging authorities to ensure that only treated sewage water is discharged into lakes and water bodies to prevent further pollution and protect groundwater quality. Authorities often claim they will treat sewage fully, but the government must walk the talk,” said R. Raveendran, secretary, Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore. S. Banumathi of Achankulam Padhukappu Sangam highlighted long-standing issues in Neelambur village panchayat, where Achankulam has been receiving untreated sewage from neighbouring local bodies for over two decades. Once implemented, all lakes will receive only treated water.” The Commissioner also highlighted ongoing efforts to expedite underground drainage works in Ondipudur and Kurichi-Kuniyamuthur.

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Farmers assail move by Coimbatore Corporation to channel treated UGD sewage into Chinnavedampatti freshwater lake
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Farmers assail move by Coimbatore Corporation to channel treated UGD sewage into Chinnavedampatti freshwater lake

The Hindu  

Farmers have expressed their dismay during the district-level monthly grievances redressal session on Friday over the proposal of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation to establish tertiary treatment plants for letting sewage of underground drainage project into the Chinnavedampatti freshwater lake. Condemning the move, ‘Vellakinar’ Kalisamy, president of Chinnavedampatti Eri Padukappu Vivasayigal Sangam, sought to remind the district administration that the …

Waste dumping by CCMC polluting pond in Perur
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Waste dumping by CCMC polluting pond in Perur

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Perur Pond, located near Puttuvikki Road and known as one of the cleanest waterbodies in the district, is under threat as garbage collectors from surrounding areas have been disposing off waste into the pond and on its banks. Perur Pond is one of the few waterbodies in the district free from sewage and garbage contamination, making it a critical …

Coimbatore’s Selva Chinthamani tank remains neglected for months
1 year, 5 months ago

Coimbatore’s Selva Chinthamani tank remains neglected for months

The Hindu  

Selva Chinthamani tank in Coimbatore has been neglected for months, raising concerns among daily walkers, who visit the water body. It receives around 100 visitors per day but the numbers have been on the decline due to poor maintenance, security personnel at the tank said. Despite the completion of development work at the tank, it has only been on the …

Coimbatore Corporation to install Sewage Treatment Plants near four major water bodies
1 year, 9 months ago

Coimbatore Corporation to install Sewage Treatment Plants near four major water bodies

The Hindu  

As a step towards stopping the discharge of untreated water into lakes and improving the condition of water bodies, the Coimbatore Corporation will soon install Sewage Treatment Plants close to four main water bodies within the civic body’s limits, according to Commissioner M. Prathap. As per the initial environment examination report in April 2022 for ‘Tamil Nadu Urban Flagship Investment …

Citizens’ group urges government to take steps to improve Korattur lake
2 years ago

Citizens’ group urges government to take steps to improve Korattur lake

The Hindu  

Residents and members of a citizens’ group want the government to take steps for improvement of Korattur lake. KAPMI secretary S. Sekaran said lorries dumped sewage in the Pattaravakkam canal in Ambattur industrial estate, which flowed into the Korattur lake. The State government must ensure that more funds were allocated for the lake’s rejuvenation during the ensuing budget session this …

City corporation, other local bodies should prevent sewage flow into the Phalguni, says joint committee
2 years, 5 months ago

City corporation, other local bodies should prevent sewage flow into the Phalguni, says joint committee

The Hindu  

A joint committee headed by the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner that was constituted by the National Green Tribunal to inquire into the fish kill in the Phalguni reported by The Hindu on April 26, 2022, has said that the Mangaluru City Corporation has to take immediate action to prevent flow of domestic sewage and solid waste through storm-water drains into …

Wall to be built around Porur lake to check dumping of waste
3 years, 8 months ago

Wall to be built around Porur lake to check dumping of waste

The Hindu  

The Water Resources Department is drawing up an estimate to construct a compound wall around Porur lake. The wall proposed to be constructed at a cost of around ₹20 crore would come up along the perimeter of the lake stretching for 5 km with small gaps to allow inflow of floodwater. Subramanian and officials of various government agencies inspected the …

Can we look forward to clean lakes in Coimbatore?
7 years, 5 months ago

Can we look forward to clean lakes in Coimbatore?

The Hindu  

Historians have described Coimbatore as a beautiful woman adorned with a garland of navaratnams represented by the lakes of River Noyyal. Selvachintamani tank Location: Perur Road, Selvapuram Area: 14.97 hectares Spotted: Ducks, garganeys, and waders “Selvachintamani tank, sandwiched between Muthannankulam and Ukkadam big tank is a buffer zone,” says K. Mohnaraj of Save Coimbatore Wetlands. Periyakulam or the Big Tank …

A pond that receded to oblivion
11 years, 11 months ago

A pond that receded to oblivion

The Hindu  

If the government records are any indication, the low land behind the cluster of commercial buildings in front of the Government Medical College Hospital here hides a pond that once used to be a perennial source of freshwater, spread over nearly half-an-acre. Investigators said they found that at least five hotels in the locality illegally piped raw sewage and waste …

Coimbatore Corporation requested to improve water supply
12 years, 4 months ago

Coimbatore Corporation requested to improve water supply

The Hindu  

There are only two demands that the residents of Azad Nagar, Anna Colony, Muthu Colony and Cheran Nagar expect the Corporation to fulfil: improve water supply and clean drain, says A. Badrunisha, a resident of Muthu Colony. However much they cover the containers, the quality of water deteriorates and leaves a telling impact after the tenth day when they use …

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