The revenue minister inaugurated the trial run of the faecal sludge treatment plant at Mattamuram last Saturday. Thrissur corporation, with the support of UNICEF, spent Rs.1 crore for setting up the plant on 25 cents of land. The plant has the capacity to process 10,000 litres, approximately 3 to 4 loads, of faecal sludge per day.
The minister had rightly emphasised on two things on the occasion :-
* Create awareness among the public for proper treatment of faecal waste.
* Cooperation from the public is crucial for setting up such treatment plants.
Though the treatment plant is set up by the corporation, the region comes under the Madakkathara panchayat. Initially, faecal waste from the panchayat will be collected and treated at the plant. The transportation of the faecal waste to the plant should be managed by the respective local body.
The manure, which would be a byproduct of the plant, would be distributed among the nurseries of the panchayat.
The "Tiger Bio-filter" technology will be used for the treatment process. The vermincompost and water, the byproducts of the whole process can be used for gardening purposes.
The treatment process is totally eco-friendly and will not cause any nuisance for the people.
The same group had earlier set up a similar faecal sludge treatment plant in Wayanad.
My take
Setting up of similar plants at more venues can only be done with the whole hearted support of the local populace with any reservations, whatsoever!
Tailpiece.
Got up at 6 because Lekha had got up around a half past 5, the chores and was ready by 10.
The maid had come for work, earlier than usual as she had an appointment with her doctor around 4, in the evening. Had driven the Chevy for topping up with fuel and checking tyre pressure.
A quiet evening.
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