Bakh Wastewater Treatment Plant, Almora, Uttarakhand, India

Bakh wastewater treatment plant is located in Lala Bazar, Bhainsora, Almora, Uttarakhand, India. It serves the local population of about 13,362 people as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Almora area. The plant is currently operational. As a facility in India, the plant operates under the national environmental regulations administered by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Kosi River, a tributary of the Ramganga River, which ultimately flows into the Ganges River. The Ganges basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people downstream.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Kosi River, a tributary of the Ramganga River, which flows into the Ganges River. The Ganges basin is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and drinking. The region's mountainous terrain and seasonal monsoon rains influence runoff and water quality.