Overview
Baridih STP Unit II is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India, serving approximately 51,000 people. It plays a key role in managing municipal sewage in the East Singhbhum district.
Baridih STP Unit II is a municipal sewage treatment plant located in Simuldanga, Jamshedpur, within the Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai area of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. The plant serves an estimated population of 51,111, making it a medium-scale facility for the region. As a plant in India, Baridih STP Unit II operates under the national regulatory framework of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB). For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal standards under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines for wastewater management. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Subarnarekha River, which flows through Jamshedpur and ultimately reaches the Bay of Bengal. The plant helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports public health in the urban area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Subarnarekha River basin, a major river in eastern India that originates in Jharkhand and flows into the Bay of Bengal. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment at Baridih STP Unit II helps reduce pollution loads entering the river, protecting both ecological health and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
Baridih STP Unit II is located in Simuldanga, Jamshedpur, in the Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai area of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
The plant serves approximately 51,111 people, making it a medium-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility for the Jamshedpur urban area.
The treated effluent from Baridih STP Unit II is likely discharged into local streams that drain into the Subarnarekha River, which flows through Jamshedpur and eventually reaches the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's national environmental regulations enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB), which set effluent standards for municipal sewage treatment.
For a plant of this scale in India, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge. Additionally, nutrient removal may be required under National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines to protect receiving water bodies.
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