Overview
AMC Jalvihar Old Vadarj is an under-construction wastewater treatment plant in Asarva Taluka, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It will serve a population of approximately 400,000, addressing the region's growing sanitation needs.
AMC Jalvihar Old Vadarj is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dudheshwar, Asarva Taluka, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The plant is currently under construction and is designed to serve a population of around 400,872, making it a large-scale facility for the region. Its location in the Sabarmati River basin places it within a densely populated urban area. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards for wastewater treatment. Under the National Mission for Clean Ganga and related programs, such facilities typically require secondary or tertiary treatment to meet discharge norms. The plant's construction reflects ongoing efforts to improve wastewater management in Ahmedabad's expanding urban periphery. The treated effluent from the plant will likely discharge into the Sabarmati River, which flows through Ahmedabad and eventually into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. This river is ecologically significant, supporting aquatic life and providing water for irrigation downstream. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent pollution and protect the river's health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Sabarmati River basin, a major watercourse in western India that drains into the Gulf of Khambhat, Arabian Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for agriculture and domestic purposes downstream. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dudheshwar, Asarva Taluka, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, with coordinates 23.055 N, 72.582 E.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 400,872 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is expected to be discharged into the Sabarmati River, which flows through Ahmedabad and into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, which mandate secondary treatment for large urban agglomerations to protect water quality.
For large agglomerations in India, secondary treatment (e. g. , activated sludge process) is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for discharge into sensitive water bodies like the Sabarmati River.
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