Overview
Dhulgaon wastewater treatment plant serves 180,392 people in Maharashtra, India. The facility is constructed and operates under India's environmental regulations for large agglomerations.
Dhulgaon wastewater treatment plant is located in Dhulgaon, Tasgaon, Sangli, Maharashtra, India. It serves a population of approximately 180,392, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards. The plant has completed construction and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a large-scale facility in India, the plant is expected to comply with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which mandate secondary treatment for urban agglomerations. The plant's scale suggests it likely incorporates biological treatment stages to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the local watershed, contributing to the Krishna River basin. The Krishna River flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural communities along its course. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Krishna River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Krishna River supports a variety of aquatic life and is a critical water source for irrigation in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal ecosystems that depend on balanced nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dhulgaon, Tasgaon, Sangli, Maharashtra, India, with coordinates 16.94 N, 74.672 E.
The plant serves approximately 180,392 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Krishna River basin and ultimately reaches the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which require secondary treatment for urban agglomerations of this scale.
For large agglomerations in India, typical treatment includes primary screening, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge), and sometimes tertiary treatment for nutrient removal, depending on discharge standards.
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