Overview
Bhadreswar wastewater treatment plant in Chandannagar, West Bengal, India, serves a population of 50,777. The plant is currently non-operational.
The Bhadreswar wastewater treatment plant is located in Chandannagar, within the Kolkata Metropolitan Area in West Bengal, India. Designed to serve a population of approximately 50,777, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under India's environmental regulations, wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 50,000 are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. The plant's location in the Hooghly district places it within the Ganges basin, where effluent discharge standards are enforced to protect water quality. The area drains into the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges. The Hooghly River flows through West Bengal and eventually empties into the Bay of Bengal, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and domestic use downstream.
Environmental context
The Bhadreswar plant is situated in the Hooghly district, within the Ganges basin. The Hooghly River, a major distributary of the Ganges, flows nearby and ultimately discharges into the Bay of Bengal. This river supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including the critically endangered Ganges river dolphin and numerous fish species. The region's high population density and industrial activity place significant pressure on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The Bhadreswar plant is located in Chandannagar, within the Kolkata Metropolitan Area, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India.
The plant is designed to serve a population of approximately 50,777 people in the Chandannagar area.
The Bhadreswar wastewater treatment plant is currently non-operational.
In India, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Plants serving populations over 50,000 are typically required to achieve secondary treatment standards to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
The plant is located in the Ganges basin, near the Hooghly River, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent pollution in this ecologically sensitive river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people.
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