Overview
Dharmapuri Municipality UGSS System is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India, serving approximately 32,471 people. The plant supports the city's sanitation infrastructure under India's environmental regulations.
The Dharmapuri Municipality UGSS System is a wastewater treatment facility located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India, along the Hogenakkal-Pennagaram-Dharmapuri-Tirupattur Road. It serves a population of around 32,471 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration for the region. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the city. As a plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The regulatory context ensures compliance with environmental norms. The treated wastewater likely discharges into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Cauvery River basin, a major river system in southern India. The Cauvery River supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for agriculture and drinking water in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Tamil Nadu, more than 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into local streams that are part of the Cauvery River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Cauvery basin supports a rich diversity of fish and other aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Hogenakkal-Pennagaram-Dharmapuri-Tirupattur Road in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India, with the postal code 636700.
The plant serves approximately 32,471 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in the region.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Cauvery River basin, eventually reaching the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), which sets discharge standards.
For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet the effluent standards prescribed by the TNPCB under the national environmental regulations.
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