Overview
Bopodi wastewater treatment plant serves Khadki, Maharashtra, India, treating wastewater for approximately 120,000 people. It is an operational facility under India's regulatory framework for urban wastewater.
Bopodi wastewater treatment plant is located in Khadki, a suburb of Pune in Maharashtra, India. The facility serves a population of around 120,000, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater standards. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which enforce discharge standards under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies. Indian regulations require compliance with general discharge standards for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS). The facility is operational and contributes to the management of wastewater from the densely populated Pune urban area. The treated effluent from the Bopadi plant likely discharges into the Mula-Mutha river system, which flows through Pune and eventually joins the Bhima River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The Krishna River drains into the Bay of Bengal. The downstream environment includes agricultural and urban areas, and the river supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The Bopodi plant discharges into the Mula-Mutha river system, which flows through Pune and joins the Bhima River, a major tributary of the Krishna River. The Krishna River ultimately drains into the Bay of Bengal. The downstream environment includes agricultural lands and urban settlements, and the river supports diverse aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Bopodi wastewater treatment plant is located at Bhau Patil Path, Khadki, Pune City, Pune, Maharashtra, 411012, India.
The Bopodi plant serves approximately 120,262 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent from the Bopodi plant is likely discharged into the Mula-Mutha river system, which flows through Pune and eventually reaches the Bay of Bengal via the Krishna River.
The Bopodi plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, enforced by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which set discharge standards for BOD, TSS, and other parameters.
For a plant serving over 100,000 people in India, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies. Standards include BOD less than 30 mg/L and TSS less than 100 mg/L.
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