Overview
The 6.2 MLD STP Thimegowdadoddi is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving the Thimegowdadoddi area in India. It treats municipal wastewater under India's regulatory framework for sewage treatment.
The 6.2 MLD STP Thimegowdadoddi is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in the Thimegowdadoddi area of India. The plant is part of the country's growing wastewater infrastructure, serving local communities with a designed capacity of 6.2 million liters per day. As an Indian sewage treatment plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, ensuring that treated effluent meets prescribed discharge norms. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The region's water bodies ultimately drain into the Cauvery River basin, which is a major river system in southern India supporting agriculture, drinking water, and biodiversity. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution load on these vital water resources.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Thimegowdadoddi area, which lies within the Cauvery River basin. The Cauvery River is a major water source for irrigation and drinking water in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and its downstream reaches support diverse aquatic life and wetlands. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps prevent nutrient and pathogen pollution from entering the river system, thereby protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Thimegowdadoddi, India, with coordinates approximately 12.76°N, 77.42°E.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6.2 million liters per day (MLD), which is typical for a medium-sized community sewage treatment plant in India.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Cauvery River basin, following standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, with oversight from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
For a 6.2 MLD plant in India, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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