Ramakkal Lake

Ramakkal Lake, is a lake located near Dharmapuri city in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu.[1]

Ramakkal Lake
Ramakkal Lake is located in Tamil Nadu
Ramakkal Lake
Ramakkal Lake
LocationDharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates12°8′39.2″N 78°9′29.95″E
TypeNatural Lake/(Impact Crater)
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length1.04814 km (0.65128 mi)
FrozenNever
IslandsNone

Geography

Lake is situated at Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India, spanning 259 acres in area it has capacity of 33.5 mcft, irrigates for over 111 hectares of land. Lake being used for irrigation, fishing and also for animal needs.[2]

Pollution

Alleged discharge of sewage from all 33 Dharmapuri Municipality wards into the lake via storm water drains. In 2014, two Sewage treatment plants were established at ₹20 lakh each by Public Works Department, but they were dysfunctional, sewage still flows into the lake.[3]

References

  1. Bureau, The Hindu (2023-10-12). "NGT committee to look into pollution in Ramakkal lake in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  2. "Ramakkal lake in TN polluted & emits foul smell, residents demand rejuvenation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  3. Correspondent, Special (2019-08-01). "Ramakkal Lake needs funds to get a new lease of life". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-13.


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