Overview
2MLD Sewage Treatment Plant Kalundre is an operational municipal facility in India. It serves the local community under India's environmental regulations for wastewater treatment.
The 2MLD Sewage Treatment Plant Kalundre is an operational wastewater treatment facility located in India. The plant is part of the country's municipal infrastructure, treating sewage from the surrounding area. As a small-scale plant, it contributes to local sanitation and water quality management. India's wastewater treatment plants operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and are regulated by state pollution control boards. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treatment process and capacity align with national norms for small agglomerations. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. India's rivers and groundwater systems benefit from such facilities, which reduce pollution loads and support public health and environmental sustainability.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Ulhas River basin, which drains into the Arabian Sea. The region experiences a tropical monsoon climate, and the local watershed supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kalundre, India, with coordinates 18.977718 N, 73.125552 E.
The plant is operational, treating sewage from the local community.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely within the Ulhas River basin, which flows to the Arabian Sea.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, enforced by the state pollution control board.
Small-scale plants like this typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet national discharge standards.
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