| Korattur Aeri | |
|---|---|
 Korattur Lake | |
  Korattur Aeri | |
| Location | Korattur, Chennai, India |
| Coordinates | 13°07′24″N 80°10′50″E / 13.12330°N 80.18047°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 990 acres (400 ha) (water spread area: 700 acres (280 ha))[1] |
| Islands | Vembu Pasumai Thittu |
| Settlements | Chennai |
Korattur Aeri, or Korattur Lake, also known as Vembu Pasumai Thittu, is a lake spread over 990 acres in Korattur, Chennai, India. It is located to the north of the Chennai–Arakkonam railway line. It is one of the largest lakes in the western part of the city.
Korattur Aeri is one of a chain of three water bodies, including the Ambattur Aeri and the Madhavaram Aeri, where surplus water from one is transported to another. The water from the lake had been supplied to Chennai residents for a brief period when there was a shortage in the late 1970s. However, over the years, the lake has been contaminated with sewage and industrial effluents from surrounding areas such as Pattaravakkam, Athipet and Ambattur.[2]
- ^ Lakshmi, K. (26 November 2019). "Three more lakes to be added to city's drinking water sources". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. p. 3. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ Lakshmi, K. (30 July 2013). "Residents to have hand in beautification of Korattur lake". The Hindu. Chennai. Retrieved 18 August 2013.