Risk: Medium Operational

Government Sewage Treatment Plant, India - Operational Wastewater Facility

India, India, India

Overview

Government Sewage Treatment Plant serves India's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Located in India, it is an operational facility contributing to urban sanitation and water quality management.

Government Sewage Treatment Plant is an operational wastewater facility located in India, serving the country's municipal sanitation needs. As part of India's growing urban infrastructure, the plant plays a role in managing wastewater from the surrounding area, supporting public health and environmental protection. India's wastewater treatment plants operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and are regulated by state pollution control boards. For urban agglomerations, the National Green Tribunal and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change set discharge standards. Plants of this scale are expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent quality norms. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Arabian Sea, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps reduce pollution loads in rivers and coastal areas, protecting downstream ecosystems and communities.

Environmental context

The plant is located near the coast of India, with treated effluent likely flowing into local rivers or streams that drain into the Arabian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the health of coastal ecosystems and downstream water bodies.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in India, with coordinates approximately 18.98°N, 72.81°E, near the coast.

The plant is operational, actively treating wastewater as part of India's municipal sanitation infrastructure.

Treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Arabian Sea, following state pollution control board standards.

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 and state authorities.

Urban wastewater treatment plants in India typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet effluent discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids.

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