Overview
Bhadravati wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bhadravathi in Karnataka, India. It treats wastewater from the Vishveshariya Iron and Steel Plant area, supporting local sanitation.
The Bhadravati wastewater treatment plant is located in Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India, within the premises of the Vishveshariya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL). It serves a population of approximately 38,951 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal and industrial wastewater from the area. As a plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For a facility serving around 39,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards set by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. It is expected to comply with these regulations. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Tunga River, a tributary of the Tungabhadra River, which ultimately flows into the Krishna River and then into the Bay of Bengal. This downstream chain supports agriculture, drinking water, and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters local streams that feed into the Tunga River, a key tributary of the Tungabhadra River. The Tungabhadra River is part of the Krishna River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and domestic use in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The plant's discharge must meet standards to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Bhadravati wastewater treatment plant is located in Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India, within the Vishveshariya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) premises at Ujjanipura, Bhadravathi taluk, Shimoga district.
The plant serves approximately 38,951 people, covering the town of Bhadravathi and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local streams that flow into the Tunga River, a tributary of the Tungabhadra River, which eventually reaches the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, enforced by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, which sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment.
For a plant serving around 39,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under Indian regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
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