Hunsur Maysore Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hunsur, Karnataka

Hunsur Maysore is a wastewater treatment plant located in Shabir Nagar, Hunsur, in the Mysuru District of Karnataka, India. The facility serves a population of about 26,000 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management frameworks. In India, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or oxidation ponds, in line with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms for municipal wastewater. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Cauvery River basin, a major river system in southern India. The Cauvery River supports extensive agriculture, drinking water supply, and diverse aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality and public health.

The plant's discharge likely enters local streams that flow into the Cauvery River, a major river in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery basin supports irrigated agriculture, drinking water for millions, and ecologically sensitive areas such as the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this heavily utilized river system.