BWSSB Sewage Treatment Plant Somapura 8 MLD - Bangalore Municipal Wastewater Facility

The BWSSB Sewage Treatment Plant Somapura 8 MLD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Somapura area of Bangalore, India. Operated by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), the plant is part of the city's extensive sewage treatment infrastructure designed to manage domestic wastewater from the growing urban population. As a plant with a designed capacity of 8 million liters per day (MLD), it falls under India's regulatory framework for sewage treatment, which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively treating wastewater, contributing to the reduction of pollution loads in the region. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Arkavathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri River. The Kaveri basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and drinking water in Karnataka. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.

The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that join the Arkavathi River, which ultimately feeds into the Kaveri River. The Kaveri basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The region faces water scarcity, making the reuse and safe discharge of treated wastewater crucial for maintaining river health and groundwater recharge.