Most of these units discharge their untreated effluents into this canal leading to high pollution, causing several health issues to the public.
[2][3] This issue have seen several protests since it heavily damages the underground water potential and agriculture in this area.
[4] Along with several social welfare organisations, Erode Municipal Corporation has done a cleaning program to dredge this canal.
This plant with a capacity to treat 5.7 million litres of water/day, is located near Vairapalayam in the Veerappanchatram Zone.
[6] Also, the Erode Municipal Corporation has appointed a consultancy to prepare a Detailed Project Report for the redevelopment of this Canal.