Overview
City S No 10 Paiky 11and 13 Paiky14 Final Plot 119 is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Udhna Taluka, Surat, Gujarat, India, serving a population of approximately 551,199. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located with
City S No 10 Paiky 11and 13 Paiky14 Final Plot 119 is an operational wastewater treatment plant situated in Udhna Taluka, Surat, Gujarat, India. Serving a population of around 551,199, this facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, addressing the needs of a large urban agglomeration in the Surat metropolitan area. As a large-scale plant serving over 500,000 people, it operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's designed capacity of 1.00 unit suggests it is sized to handle significant flows. Such plants often employ conventional biological treatment methods. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Gulf of Khambhat, part of the Arabian Sea. Given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km), the plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including coastal and marine environments that support diverse aquatic life and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Tapi River basin, which flows through Surat and empties into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal ecosystems that support mangroves, fish nurseries, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm these sensitive habitats and the livelihoods dependent on them.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Udhna Taluka, Surat, Gujarat, India, with the postal code 300034.
The plant serves a population of approximately 551,199 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Tapi River and eventually into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which mandate treatment standards for large urban agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet discharge standards.
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