Overview
Pagla Sewage Treatment Plant serves the Dhaka metropolitan area in Bangladesh. It is an operational facility managing wastewater from one of the world's most densely populated cities.
Pagla Sewage Treatment Plant is a key wastewater facility located in the Dhaka region of Bangladesh. It serves the densely populated capital city, which is home to over 10 million residents. The plant plays a critical role in managing the city's sewage and protecting public health. As a major treatment plant in Bangladesh, it operates under the national environmental regulations. For large urban agglomerations like Dhaka, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, though specific details on capacity and treatment level are not publicly available. The treated effluent is discharged into the surrounding water bodies, which ultimately flow into the Bay of Bengal. This discharge affects the local river systems and the downstream aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation is vital for reducing pollution in the Buriganga River and other waterways that receive Dhaka's wastewater.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Buriganga River, a key waterway flowing through Dhaka that eventually joins the Meghna River and empties into the Bay of Bengal. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is used for fishing, transportation, and agriculture. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems in the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pagla, a suburb of Dhaka, Bangladesh, near the Buriganga River.
The plant serves the Dhaka metropolitan area, which has a population of over 10 million people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Buriganga River, which flows into the Meghna River and eventually the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under Bangladesh's national environmental regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
For large urban agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often followed by disinfection.
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