Sewage pollution of Cooum, groundwater depletion raise alarm

Category : Water Pollution | Location : Tamil Nadu  | Posted on 2026-05-18 05:38:31


Sewage pollution of Cooum, groundwater depletion raise alarm

The mismatch between rapid urbanisation and lack of sufficient sewer infrastructure has threatened the relatively cleaner stretch of the Cooum river. Residents have raised concerns over persistent sewage pollution near the Putlur check dam, located 40 km from Chennai.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/sewage-pollution-of-cooum-groundwater-depletion-raise-alarm/article70974396.ece