Haveri Wastewater Treatment Plant, Malapura, Karnataka

The Haveri wastewater treatment plant is located in Malapura, Haveri taluk, Karnataka, India. Currently under construction, it is designed to serve a population of 31,468, addressing the wastewater needs of this growing urban area in the semi-arid Deccan plateau region. As a facility under construction, the treatment process and capacity details are not yet finalized. Under India's National Mission for Clean Ganga and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, municipal plants serving populations over 10,000 are expected to achieve at least secondary treatment. The plant will likely incorporate biological treatment processes to meet effluent standards set by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. The plant's treated effluent will discharge into local water bodies that drain into the Tungabhadra River, a major tributary of the Krishna River system. The Krishna River ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal. Protecting these downstream waters is critical for irrigation, drinking water supplies, and aquatic ecosystems in the drought-prone region.

The plant is located in the Tungabhadra River basin, part of the larger Krishna River system that drains into the Bay of Bengal. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are vital for agriculture and domestic use in Karnataka. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm downstream ecosystems and communities.