Ageing sewer pipelines of Srirangam overwhelmed, need to be replaced
Residents of Srirangam and Tiruvanaikovil are facing issues with frequent sewer line bursts, particularly near the Cauvery bridge. The ageing RCC pipelines, over 20 years old, are causing sewage overflows and road subsidence, prompting the civic body to propose a replacement with more durable cast iron pipes. The project, estimated at ₹10 crore, is pending approval and funding despite detailed reports being submitted last year.
- ▪Frequent bursts in sewer lines have led to sewage overflows affecting localities in Srirangam and Tiruvanaikovil.
- ▪The existing sewage treatment plant is insufficient for the growing volume of sewage.
- ▪A project to replace ageing RCC pipelines with cast iron pipes is proposed but awaits approval and funding.
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Frequent bursts in underground sewer lines have become a major concern for residents of Srirangam and Tiruvanaikovil, with repeated sewage overflows affecting several localities.Residents have raised concerns over recurring sewage pipeline bursts near the Cauvery bridge, where more than 20-year-old reinforced cement concrete (RCC) pipelines have reportedly weakened over time. The repeated damage has resulted in sewage overflow in surrounding areas and nearby irrigation fields, causing inconvenience to the public.At present, a two million litres a day (MLD) sewage treatment plant functioning at Panchakarai is said to be insufficient to handle the growing volume of sewage.To address the issue, a four MLD sewage treatment plant had earlier been proposed on the banks of the Kollidam to pump…
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