Additionally, three new collection wells are being constructed at Kuruchikuppam, Lal Bahadur Shastri Street, and Gingee Salai at a cost of Rs 4.8 crore. These wells, expected to be operational in the coming months, will help pump sewage to Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), reducing the risk of backflow.

The minister also stated that existing collection wells are being remodelled, and Tertiary Treatment Plants (TTPs) will be added to three STPs, starting with the facility at Kanaganeri.

Currently, only secondary sewage treatment is being performed. Puducherry generates approximately 120 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage, but only 61 MLD is being treated. The government aims to expand treatment capacity to handle the remaining sewage volume.

The project aims to enhance the efficiency of the sewerage system, minimise overflows, and improve overall sanitation in Puducherry.

Incidentally, out of approximately 3.5 lakh households, only about 50% are connected to the underground sewerage system, with the remaining sewage flowing into water bodies and the sea.

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