Overview
Erode City Municipal Corporation Sewage Treatment Plant in Peelamedu Village, Lakkapuram, Tamil Nadu, is an under-construction facility serving 337,735 people. It will treat municipal wastewater under India's environmental regulations.
The Erode City Municipal Corporation Sewage Treatment Plant is located in Peelamedu Village near Lakkapuram, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. Designed to serve a population of 337,735, this facility is currently under construction and will address the wastewater needs of a significant urban agglomeration in the region. As a plant serving over 300,000 people, it falls under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which mandate secondary treatment for such large agglomerations. The facility is expected to incorporate appropriate treatment processes to meet effluent standards for discharge into local water bodies, in line with the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The plant's treated effluent will likely be discharged into the Cauvery River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. This river system supports agriculture, drinking water, and aquatic ecosystems in Tamil Nadu. Proper treatment is crucial to protect downstream water quality and biodiversity in this densely populated and agriculturally important region.
Environmental context
The plant lies within the Cauvery River basin, one of India's major river systems that flows through Tamil Nadu and empties into the Bay of Bengal. The Cauvery supports extensive irrigation, drinking water supplies, and diverse aquatic life, including several fish species. Downstream ecosystems include delta wetlands and coastal habitats near the Bay of Bengal, which are sensitive to nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Peelamedu Village, near Lakkapuram, in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, India. Its address is Solar, Lakkapuram, Modakkurichi, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638001.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 337,735 people, making it a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
The plant is currently under construction. Once operational, it will treat municipal wastewater from the Erode City Municipal Corporation area.
Plants serving over 100,000 people in India are regulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. They must meet effluent standards for discharge into surface waters, typically requiring secondary treatment.
The treated effluent is expected to discharge into the Cauvery River basin, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. The Cauvery supports agriculture, drinking water, and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream biodiversity.
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