Overview
Bhatkala wastewater treatment plant serves Venkatapura in Karnataka, India, with a designed capacity of 1.00 MLD. It is located within 50 km of the Arabian Sea coast.
Bhatkala wastewater treatment plant is located in Venkatapura, Bhatkal taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,384 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 MLD, indicating it is a small-scale facility catering to a local community. As an operational plant in India, it falls under the national environmental regulations administered by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). Indian wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for municipal plants, with tertiary treatment increasingly mandated for discharge into sensitive water bodies or coastal areas. The plant's proximity to the Arabian Sea (within 50 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or stream that eventually reaches the sea. This coastal location necessitates compliance with stringent discharge standards to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Uttara Kannada district, a region known for its Western Ghats biodiversity and coastal ecosystems. Treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into a local river system that drains into the Arabian Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fisheries and coral reefs, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Bhatkala wastewater treatment plant is located in Venkatapura, Bhatkal taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
The plant serves a population of approximately 23,384 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local river or stream that eventually reaches the Arabian Sea, given its location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) under CPCB guidelines.
For a plant of this scale in India, secondary treatment (such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactor) is standard, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
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