Affidavits on STPs awaited from 14 extra residence complexes in Kochi, authorities tells High Court

The State authorities has knowledgeable the Kerala High Court that it has issued instructions to put in sewage therapy crops (STPs) at 71 residence complexes in Kochi by February 28, 2026.

Among the 71 flats, 57 have submitted affidavits to the Pollution Control Board (PCB) that STPs could be put in, whereas affidavits are awaited from the remainder of the 14 residence complexes, the Local Self-Government division submitted earlier than the High Court. Until then, they’ll use the Kochi Corporation’s septic tank desludging facility.

The High Court had initiated suo motu motion on this regard, whereas the Apartment Owners Apex Association (Kerala) had filed a public curiosity litigation (PIL) concerning town’s sewer community. Subsequently, the courtroom had constituted a high-level examine group to look at the sewer community and likewise sought a preliminary report on it.

On its half, the PCB had warned of severing energy provide to the residence complexes and likewise issued closure notices to those who continued to violate the necessary rule to have STPs. The PCB submitted that follow-up motion was being taken to acquire affidavits from the remainder of the 14 residence complexes.

The High Court was knowledgeable that initiatives value ₹1,620 crore had been being readied or could be carried out over the subsequent three to 5 years. It is thus important that the flats set up their very own STPs, stated the report by the examine group. In addition, a brand new STP value ₹185 crore, having 5 MLD capability and co-treatment services, is proposed at Elamkulam underneath AMRUT 2.0. Its building work has already been awarded, and it’s anticipated to be commissioned by 2028.

The High Court had sought steps to determine the air pollution sources of Thevara-Perandoor and Edappally canals and to provoke remedial motion.