Paruthipattu Lake

The lake remained one of the neglected waterbodies in the western suburbs for long. In 2018, the Water Resources Department restored the lake at a cost of ₹ 280 million in two phases, developing it into an eco-tourism spot. The lake eco-park was opened to public on 21 June 2019.[3] The renovation involved relocation of approximately 500 people.[4]

The lake is fed by surplus water from the unpolluted stretch of the Cooum river.[1] The lake serves as a source for groundwater recharge in the neighbouring areas, such as Adhiparasakthi Nagar and Govardhanagiri.[5] The average depth is 12 feet.[4]

The eco-park surrounding the lake consists of a 3-km-long walking track, children's play area, refreshment block, a central plaza for public gathering, a boat deck with three landing areas, a couple of islands for nesting birds, an open-air theatre, an administration office building, and vehicle parking lot.[1][5] About 35 varieties of plants have been planted around the lake.[2]

A sewage treatment plant has been built on the shore at a cost of ₹ 350 million to treat sewage from the Avadi municipality. The facility will pump 10 million litres of recycled water into the lake, besides selling an equal amount of water for industrial use.[4]

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