Overview
Bhatar SMC Surat is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Majura Taluka, Surat, Gujarat, India, serving over 1 million people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Tapi River basin.
Bhatar SMC Surat is a major wastewater treatment plant located in Majura Taluka, Surat, Gujarat, India. Serving a population of over 1 million, it is one of the key facilities managing municipal wastewater for the Surat metropolitan area. The plant is operational and plays a critical role in the region's sanitation infrastructure. With a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day, the plant is sized for a large agglomeration. Under India's environmental regulations, such facilities are expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms. Typical large-scale plants in India employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Tapi River, which flows through Surat and into the Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea). The Tapi River is an important water source for the region, and the plant's operations are crucial for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent marine pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent is expected to enter the Tapi River, which flows through Surat and drains into the Gulf of Khambhat, part of the Arabian Sea. The Tapi River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The coastal discharge zone is ecologically sensitive, hosting mangroves and estuarine habitats that require protection from nutrient and pathogen pollution. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrially active region.
Frequently asked questions
Bhatar SMC Surat is located in Majura Taluka, Surat, Gujarat, India, with coordinates 21.157 N, 72.815 E.
The plant serves a population of 1,082,354, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tapi River, which flows into the Gulf of Khambhat and the Arabian Sea.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) under CPCB guidelines.
Large plants in India typically employ secondary treatment such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, with some incorporating tertiary treatment for reuse.
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