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Chennai Water Crisis: Sewage Pollutes Key Reservoir Source
21 Jul
Summary
- Sewage pollution threatens Chembarambakkam reservoir, Chennai's main water source.
- Residents report sewage entering Cooum river and Bangaru channel.
- Water Resources Department seeks urgent pollution control measures.
The Water Resources Department (WRD) has initiated measures to combat sewage pollution in the Chembarambakkam reservoir's catchment areas. This critical drinking water source for Chennai is facing contamination due to inflows from the Cooum river and associated channels. Residents' recent complaints highlighted sewage discharge from neighboring localities lacking adequate drainage infrastructure into these waterways.
These pollution concerns extend to the Bangaru channel, which connects to the reservoir and also carries floodwater. Officials have requested the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and local authorities to investigate and sample water to pinpoint pollution origins. The WRD is coordinating with various agencies to ensure treated wastewater is properly discharged, aiming to protect the reservoir's water quality.
