Sewage discharge into Cauvery near Sarkarpalayam raises concern

Sewage discharge into Cauvery near Sarkarpalayam raises concern left Untreated sewage being discharged into the Cauvery near Sarkarpalayam in Tiruchi. R. VENGADESH R. VENGADESH https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bzere8/article71593760.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH%20TRI-3.jpg VENGADESH R Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu, Oct. 16, 2026: Untreated sewage discharged into the Cauvery River near Sarkarpalayam in Tiruchi. Photo: R. Vengadesh / The Hindu TIRUCHI The discharge of untreated sewage into the Cauvery near Sarkarpalayam in Tiruchi has raised concern among residents, as the river serves as a source of drinking water and irrigation. Untreated sewage, which was earlier discharged into the river at night, is now reportedly being let out during the day as well. Large quantities of sewage from Sangeevi Nagar, Palpannai, Tiruverumbur and surrounding areas are allegedly being released directly into the river instead of being diverted to the sewage treatment plant at Panjapur.