Dubrayapet Puducherry Wastewater Treatment Plant - Puducherry, India

Dubrayapet Puducherry is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in the Harbour area of Puducherry, India. Serving a population of around 16,703, the plant is part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the urban agglomeration. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, which mandate treatment standards for wastewater discharge. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating a facility sized for the local population. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Bay of Bengal, as the facility is located within 50 km of the coast. The receiving waters support coastal ecosystems and fisheries, making proper treatment essential for protecting marine biodiversity and public health along the Puducherry coastline.

The plant discharges into the Bay of Bengal, a major marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and local fisheries. The coastal waters near Puducherry are part of a sensitive marine environment where nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to eutrophication and algal blooms. Effective treatment is crucial to minimize ecological impact and maintain water quality for recreational and economic uses.