Overview
BWSSB Mallathahalli STP is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving the Mallathahalli area of Bangalore, India. It plays a key role in managing municipal sewage in the region.
BWSSB Mallathahalli STP is a sewage treatment plant located in the Mallathahalli area of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Operated by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), it is part of the city's extensive wastewater management infrastructure serving a large urban population. As a plant under the BWSSB, it is subject to India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Arkavathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri River, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal. The Kaveri basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and drinking water in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters local streams that feed the Arkavathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri River. The Kaveri basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing water for irrigation and domestic use. Downstream, the river flows into the Bay of Bengal, contributing to coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic habitats in this densely populated watershed.
Frequently asked questions
BWSSB Mallathahalli STP is located in the Mallathahalli area of Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
As part of Bangalore's wastewater network, it likely serves a significant urban population in the western part of the city.
Treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Arkavathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri River, which flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).
For a large city like Bangalore, sewage treatment plants typically employ secondary or tertiary treatment processes to meet stringent discharge standards and protect downstream water quality.
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