Overview
Cubbon Park wastewater treatment plant in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India serves approximately 10,000 people. It is an operational facility within the city's municipal infrastructure.
Cubbon Park wastewater treatment plant is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, serving a population of around 10,000. The plant is part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure, operating under India's environmental regulations. As an inland facility, it contributes to the management of wastewater in the urban area. The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, which sets standards for effluent discharge. For a plant serving a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet pollution control board norms. The facility is operational and plays a role in treating domestic wastewater from the surrounding area. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Kaveri River basin. The Kaveri River is a major river in southern India, supporting agriculture, drinking water, and ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Kaveri River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Kaveri River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for irrigation and drinking water in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, at Doctor B R Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangirama Nagar.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people in the Bengaluru area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Kaveri River basin, eventually reaching the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, which sets effluent standards and requires permits from state pollution control boards.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet biological oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board.
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