NGO urges action to stop sewage discharge into Noyyal at Puttuvikki bridge in Coimbatore
An NGO has called on the Coimbatore Corporation to stop the discharge of untreated sewage into the Noyyal river at the Puttuvikki bridge. Local officials have inspected the site and ordered the activation of pumping stations to redirect waste to treatment plants.
Why it matters
Urban water pollution management is a critical environmental and public health issue in rapidly growing Indian cities.
The Kovai Kulangal Pathukappu Amaippu has urged the Coimbatore Corporation to immediate prevent discharge of untreated sewage into the Noyyal river at the Puttuvikki bridge near Ukkadam, alleging that the problem persists despite directions issued by civic authorities.
The article balances the NGO's complaints with the government's official response and planned infrastructure projects.
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