Overview
3 BRD Near Sector 47 Chandigarh is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 65,800 people in Chandigarh, India. It operates under India's environmental regulations for urban wastewater management.
3 BRD Near Sector 47 Chandigarh is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ward 22, Chandigarh, India. Serving a population of around 65,800, the plant is part of the city's sanitation infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the sector and surrounding areas. The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Rules. For a medium-sized agglomeration of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The plant is operational and contributes to reducing pollution loads in the region. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Ghaggar River basin, which flows through northern India. The Ghaggar is an intermittent river that supports agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Chandigarh, approximately 260 km from the Arabian Sea. Treated wastewater likely enters the Ghaggar River system, which flows through Haryana and Rajasthan before dissipating in the Thar Desert. The Ghaggar basin supports agriculture and seasonal wetlands, making treatment important for preventing nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ward 22, Chandigarh, India, near Sector 47. It serves the surrounding residential areas of the city.
The plant serves approximately 65,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into a local drain or stream that flows into the Ghaggar River system, which is used for irrigation and supports local ecosystems.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Rules. Discharge standards are set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), typically requiring secondary treatment for plants of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is standard to meet CPCB norms. This includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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