Overview
Bagalkote wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,000 people in Bagalkote, Karnataka, India. The plant is operational and discharges treated effluent into local water bodies.
The Bagalkote wastewater treatment plant is located in Bagalkote city, Karnataka, India, serving a population of around 20,044. It is an operational facility that manages municipal wastewater for this urban area in the northern part of Karnataka. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards for wastewater treatment. Indian regulations typically require secondary treatment for such population scales, with potential nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Ghataprabha River, a tributary of the Krishna River, which flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. This river system supports agriculture and aquatic life in the region, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ghataprabha River basin, part of the larger Krishna River system that drains into the Bay of Bengal. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The region experiences a semi-arid climate, making water quality management critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bagalkote city, Bagalakote taluk, Karnataka, India, with coordinates 16.196°N, 75.663°E.
The plant serves approximately 20,044 people in the Bagalkote urban area.
The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into the Ghataprabha River, a tributary of the Krishna River, which flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional nutrient removal for sensitive receiving waters.
For a population of around 20,000, Indian regulations typically require secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or oxidation ponds, to meet discharge standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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