Pichaikaranpallam Canal
Environmental issues
Due to the high industrialization in Erode, a vast number of textile dyeing units and leather processing units came up in the surroundings. Most of these units discharge their untreated effluents into this canal leading to high pollution, causing several health issues to the public. This issue have seen several protests since it heavily damages the underground water potential and agriculture in this area. Along with several social welfare organisations, Erode Municipal Corporation has done a cleaning program to dredge this canal. In 2001, the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board constructed a Sewage treatment plant to treat the contaminated water of this canal before entering River Kaveri. This plant with a capacity to treat 5.7 million litres of water/day, is located near Vairapalayam in the Veerappanchatram Zone. Also, the Erode Municipal Corporation has appointed a consultancy to prepare a Detailed Project Report for the redevelopment of this Canal.