Overview
Baidyabati wastewater treatment plant serves Serampore in West Bengal, India, with a population equivalent of 40,087. It is part of the Kolkata Metropolitan Area and discharges into the Hooghly River system.
Baidyabati wastewater treatment plant is located in Serampore, within the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. It serves a population of approximately 40,087 as part of the Kolkata Metropolitan Area's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing domestic sewage from this urbanized region. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. For a medium-sized agglomeration like Baidyabati, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board. The treated effluent is discharged into the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for millions. Proper treatment helps reduce pollution loads and protects downstream ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The Baidyabati plant discharges into the Hooghly River, a major distributary of the Ganges that flows through West Bengal before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. This river system supports a rich diversity of aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. The downstream environment includes the Sundarbans delta, an ecologically sensitive mangrove region. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Baidyabati wastewater treatment plant is located in Serampore, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India, within the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 40,087 people.
The treated effluent from the Baidyabati plant is discharged into the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges that flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Baidyabati, secondary treatment is typically required to meet the standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board, ensuring reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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