Foul Smell and Health Hazard at Tiruchi Bus Terminus due to Stagnant Water near Sewage Treatment Plant
मुख्य बातें
- •Stagnant water near the existing STP at Panjapur is causing a foul smell and health hazard to the public.
- •Corporation officials had identified minor seepages from the STP as a possible source of the odour but no concrete measures have been initiated to resolve the issue.
- •A new STP is being established under the AMRUT scheme at an estimated cost of ₹233.87 crore with a capacity to treat 100 MLD of sewage.
- •The new STP is expected to be commissioned by August 2026 and will replace the existing facility.
- •The existing STP will be dismantled once the new facility is operational, and the land will be utilised for other development projects.
Tiruchi city is facing a major concern due to the stagnation of water near the existing sewage treatment plant (STP) at Panjapur. This has led to a persistent foul smell that is causing severe discomfort to the public, particularly commuters who frequent the integrated bus terminus. The situation has worsened following recent rains, which has exacerbated the issue. A commuter, Shiva, expressed concern about the stagnant water accumulating near the STP, forming a pond-like stretch covered with thick weeds and moss. The stench not only causes inconvenience to the public but also tarnishes the image of the bus terminus.
