Adampool Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gangtok, Sikkim

Adampool is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lower Sichey, Gangtok, in the state of Sikkim, India. It serves a population of approximately 33,406 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Himalayan region, which influences its operational and environmental context. As a non-operational facility, Adampool is not currently treating wastewater. Under India's environmental regulations, plants serving populations over 10,000 are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, with discharge norms set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The population served suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent would have discharged into local streams that feed into the Teesta River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River. The Teesta River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for the region. The downstream environment includes the Brahmaputra basin, which eventually drains into the Bay of Bengal, making proper treatment crucial for ecological health.

Adampool is located in the Sikkim Himalayas, where local streams drain into the Teesta River, a key tributary of the Brahmaputra. The Teesta River supports a rich aquatic ecosystem and is vital for downstream communities. The Brahmaputra basin eventually empties into the Bay of Bengal, making pollution control important for coastal and marine environments.