Overview
Chakri Dadri wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, India. It is an operational facility handling domestic wastewater from a small population.
The Chakri Dadri wastewater treatment plant is located in Charkhi Dadri, a town in the Bhiwani district of Haryana, India. The facility serves a small population of approximately 1,732 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater within a semi-arid region of northern India. As a small-scale treatment plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework for water pollution control, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974. Plants of this size typically employ conventional secondary treatment methods such as activated sludge or oxidation ponds to meet effluent standards set by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yamuna River basin, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and drinking downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution loads in the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Yamuna River basin, which flows through Haryana and Delhi before joining the Ganges. The Yamuna is a critical water source for millions but faces significant pollution challenges. This plant's operation helps mitigate local contamination in a semi-arid region where water quality is vital for agriculture and domestic use.
Frequently asked questions
The Chakri Dadri wastewater treatment plant is located in Charkhi Dadri, a town in the Bhiwani district of Haryana, India. Its address is Charkhi Dadri, Dadri, Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, 123306.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,732 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Yamuna River basin, ultimately flowing into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, enforced by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board, which sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment facilities.
For small populations in India, common treatment technologies include oxidation ponds, activated sludge systems, or sequencing batch reactors, designed to meet secondary treatment standards before discharge.
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