Treated sewage from Ondipudur STP to be stored in Kadukuttai tank in Coimbatore
The Water Resources Department in Coimbatore has completed a project to pump treated sewage to the Kadukuttai tank instead of discharging it into the Noyyal river. Local farmers are advocating for the water to be further diverted to support irrigation for thousands of acres of agricultural land.
Why it matters
Repurposing treated wastewater for irrigation addresses water scarcity and promotes sustainable agricultural practices in drought-prone regions.
The Water Resources Department (WRD) has completed a ₹5.5-crore project to pump treated sewage from the sewage treatment plant (STP) operated by Coimbatore Corporation at Ondipudur to Kadukuttai tank, about 4.6 km away, instead of discharging the treated water directly into the Noyyal.
The project envisages pumping the treated water from a point on the Noyyal riverbank to Kadukuttai tank. Two 60-HP motors have been installed for the purpose. The project has been completed and a trial run has also been conducted.
Of the ₹5.5-crore project cost, ₹4.76 crore was earmarked for the pumping infrastructure. The funds for the work were obtained from the District Mineral Foundation of the Department of Geology and Mining.
WRD Assistant Executive Engineer S. Sivakumar said the project had been completed and the department would commence filling Kadukuttai tank with treated water within 10 days.
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