Villagers oppose sewage treatment plant construction near Sholinghur
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Villagers in Udayarpalayam protested against the proposed construction of a sewage treatment plant by the Sholinghur municipality.
The Hindu — Tamil NaduThe brief
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- Residents of Udayarpalayam hamlet are protesting against a new sewage treatment plant planned for their area.
- Villagers fear the facility will pollute local groundwater and harm agricultural activities.
- Municipal officials argue the plant is necessary to address current illegal wastewater discharge into town drains and lakes.
- The local government selected the site due to its proximity to the town and lower land costs.
What to watch next
- Decision by Sholinghur municipality regarding potential alternative sites for the sewage treatment plant.
- Further protests by Udayarpalayam villagers if construction proceeds.
- Outcome of negotiations between municipal officials and local residents.
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K. Raman
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“The proposed treatment plant will have an impact on water quality in surrounding villages that depend on agriculture. The Sholinghur municipality should identify a plot in its limits for the new facility”
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…said Udayarpalayam hamlet forms part of Pandiyanallur village panchayat that comes under Sholinghur panchayat union in the district. The hamlet has around 1,500 residents, who are mostly farmers and petty traders. “ The proposed treatment plant will have an impact on water quality in surrounding villages that depend on agriculture. The Sholinghur municipality should identify a plot in its limits for the new facility ,” said K. Raman, a farmer. Residents said the village has a few water bodies and most farming activities in surrounding villages are done through bore wells. Paddy is the chief crop in the village and adjoining…
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