What is the issue with the groundwater in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu?

The groundwater in 35 villages in the Perundurai Assembly constituency has been declared unfit for consumption due to effluent discharge from nearby SIPCOT industries.

How did the authorities determine the groundwater was contaminated?

Water samples collected from hand pumps, open wells, and overhead tanks in these villages failed to meet drinking water quality standards in laboratory tests.

What action is the Perundurai MLA S. Jayakumar demanding?

Jayakumar has urged the district administration to ensure a supply of protected drinking water to the affected villages and recover the cost from the polluting industries.

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Polluted Groundwater Plagues 35 Tamil Nadu Villages, Residents Demand Action

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Groundwater in 35 villages declared unfit for consumption due to industrial effluents
MLA calls for protected drinking water supply, cost to be recovered from polluting industries
Waterbodies around SIPCOT industrial area contaminated by direct discharge of effluents

Polluted Groundwater Plagues 35 Tamil Nadu Villages, Residents Demand Action

As of November 17th, 2025, the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board has declared the groundwater in 35 villages in the Perundurai Assembly constituency unfit for consumption. This is due to the discharge of effluents from industries located in the nearby SIPCOT industrial area.