Overview
Dr Sen Nursing Home Nalla is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in East Delhi, India, serving approximately 66,000 people. The facility is operational and contributes to managing wastewater in the densely populated Delhi region.
Dr Sen Nursing Home Nalla is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pocket 4, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, East Delhi, India. It serves a population of around 66,144, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is operational and plays a role in the sanitation infrastructure of the Delhi metropolitan area. As a treatment facility in India, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies. It is expected to comply with national effluent discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Yamuna River basin, which flows through Delhi and eventually joins the Ganges. The Yamuna is heavily impacted by urban and industrial pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for improving water quality and protecting downstream ecosystems. The plant contributes to reducing the organic load and pollutants entering the river system.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yamuna River basin, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna flows through Delhi and receives significant untreated and treated wastewater from the city. Downstream, the river supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and drinking. Effective treatment at this plant helps mitigate pollution impacts on the river's ecological health and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pocket 4, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, East Delhi, India, in the Defence Colony Tehsil area.
The plant serves approximately 66,144 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in India's urban wastewater framework.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Yamuna River basin, which flows through Delhi and is a major tributary of the Ganges.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment (e. g. , activated sludge) is standard, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Yamuna.
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