Overview
Hebbal wastewater treatment plant in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India serves approximately 34,780 people. The facility is operational and part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The Hebbal wastewater treatment plant is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, serving a population of about 34,780 people. It is an operational facility managed as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Bengaluru, a major metropolitan area, relies on a network of treatment plants to manage its wastewater. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Hebbal operates under India's environmental regulations, which mandate treatment standards for wastewater discharge. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) oversee compliance with discharge norms. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater from Hebbal likely discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Kaveri River basin. The Kaveri River is a major water source for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, supporting agriculture, drinking water, and ecosystems. Proper treatment at Hebbal helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The Hebbal plant is situated in the Kaveri River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Kaveri River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are critical for irrigation and drinking water in the region. Effective wastewater treatment at Hebbal reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain the ecological health of downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebbal wastewater treatment plant is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, at 5th Cross Road, Vishwanath Nagenahalli, Bengaluru North City Corporation.
The Hebbal plant serves approximately 34,780 people in the Bengaluru area.
The treated wastewater from Hebbal is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Kaveri River basin, eventually reaching the Bay of Bengal.
The Hebbal plant operates under India's environmental regulations, enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), which set effluent discharge standards.
For plants serving about 35,000 people in India, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CPCB discharge norms, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors.
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