How industrial pollution from SIPCOT contaminated groundwater in 25 villages in Tamil Nadu’s Perundurai | Explained
A study of the SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu, found that groundwater in 25 surrounding villages is contaminated with industrial waste, rendering it unsafe for drinking. Tests revealed elevated levels of heavy metals and other pollutants linked to factories in the zone. Authorities have advised residents to avoid using the water until remediation measures are implemented.