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Sewage Overflows Threaten Kerala Canals: NEERI Plan
6 Dec
Summary
- NEERI proposed a plan to halt untreated sewage discharge into four Kerala canals.
- Kerala State Pollution Control Board submitted the plan to the National Green Tribunal.
- The plan includes improving sewer systems and restricting waste disposal into canals.
The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has put forth a comprehensive plan targeting the elimination of untreated sewage discharge into key canals in Ernakulam, such as the Edappally and Thevara-Perandoor waterways. This crucial proposal is part of a final report submitted to the National Green Tribunal by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board, which is addressing concerns over the pollution of these water bodies.
The NEERI plan outlines progressive measures to significantly cut down sewage and solid waste entering the canals. It emphasizes improving water quality to prevent further ecological damage and integrating urban development with the canal system for sustainable area growth. Regular monitoring of canal banks and restricting garbage disposal are also vital components.
Furthermore, the report stresses the urgent need to upgrade existing sewer facilities and develop a comprehensive sewerage network. This aims to capture all discharges within the catchment area, diverting them to treatment plants. Addressing encroachments and scientific waste disposal are highlighted as essential for restoring the canals' health and surrounding environment.
