Chikkegowdana doddi Mandya Wastewater Treatment Plant, Karnataka

Chikkegowdana doddi Mandya is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mandya, Karnataka, India. It serves a population of around 61,467, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management frameworks. The plant is operational and contributes to the sanitation infrastructure of the Mandya taluk. As a facility in India, the plant operates under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The treated wastewater from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Cauvery River basin, a major river system in southern India. The Cauvery River supports extensive agriculture, drinking water supplies, and diverse aquatic ecosystems, making effective treatment crucial for downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant is situated in the Cauvery River basin, one of India's most important river systems. The Cauvery originates in the Western Ghats and flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The river supports irrigation for millions of hectares of farmland and provides drinking water to major cities. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and estuaries that are critical for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment at plants like Chikkegowdana doddi Mandya helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting both human health and aquatic biodiversity in the basin.