Overview
Gharonda Railway Road wastewater treatment plant serves Gharaunda, Haryana, India. It is an operational facility serving a population of approximately 13,277.
Gharonda Railway Road is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gharaunda, Karnal district, Haryana, India. The facility serves a population of around 13,277 and is currently operational. It plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater for this urban center in northern India. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The facility contributes to reducing pollution in local water bodies. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Yamuna basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal. The plant helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yamuna River basin, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna flows through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh before joining the Ganges, which empties into the Bay of Bengal. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural area. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and contamination in these downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gharaunda, Karnal district, Haryana, India, with the address Gharaunda, Karnal, Haryana, 132114.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,277 people.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local water body within the Yamuna River basin, which flows through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for municipal wastewater treatment.
For a population of this scale, secondary treatment such as activated sludge or oxidation ponds is commonly required to meet CPCB effluent standards.
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