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Sewage pollution of Cooum, groundwater depletion raise alarm

The situation worsened after the bridge construction began on the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road, which has dried parts of the riverbed, affecting local water supplies; WRD officials said an inspection was recently conducted and the team has suggested that the sewage treatment plants capacity be increased

14 May 2026 12:23 am