Kochi’s new sewage treatment system awaiting govt. nod
Kochi's new sewage treatment system is pending government approval as part of a larger canal rejuvenation project. The initiative aims to address severe pollution in local canals by establishing two high-capacity sewage treatment plants. With a projected capacity of 105 MLD, the project is designed to meet the sewage needs of Kochi and surrounding municipalities by 2050.
- ▪The sewage treatment system is a key part of the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System's canal rejuvenation project.
- ▪The project includes two high-capacity Sewage Treatment Plants with a combined capacity of 105 MLD.
- ▪Currently, less than 5% of sewage generated in Kochi is treated properly, with a significant amount being discharged into canals.
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Kerala Water Authority (KWA)’s comprehensive sewage treatment system planned for Kochi Corporation is awaiting clearance from the new government.The mega project, a major component of the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System’s (IURWTS) canal rejuvenation project, involves setting up two high-capacity Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). The revised project is currently awaiting administrative sanction and financial approval.The two STPs, with a combined capacity of 105 MLD, have been designed keeping in mind the projected population requirements for 2050, according to KWA sources.
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