Overview
Indira Nagar wastewater treatment plant in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, is under construction and will serve a population of 33,406. It is an inland facility not within 50 km of the coast.
The Indira Nagar wastewater treatment plant is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, and is currently under construction. Designed to serve a population of 33,406, it will be a key part of the city's wastewater infrastructure once operational. As a plant under construction, its treatment process and capacity are not yet finalized. In India, wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and are regulated by the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board. Standards for treated effluent are set by the Central Pollution Control Board, with secondary treatment being common for urban agglomerations. The plant will discharge treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Ganges River basin. The Ganges is a major river system supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant will help reduce pollution in the river and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Indira Nagar plant will discharge into local streams that flow into the Ganges River basin. The Ganges is a vital water source for northern India, supporting agriculture, drinking water, and diverse aquatic species. Protecting this river from untreated sewage is critical for public health and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Indira Nagar wastewater treatment plant is located in Lochhman Garhi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, with the postal code 248001.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 33,406 people in the Indira Nagar area of Dehradun.
The Indira Nagar wastewater treatment plant is currently under construction and not yet operational.
In India, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board oversees compliance, and the Central Pollution Control Board sets effluent discharge standards. Plants serving populations over 30,000 typically require secondary treatment.
The plant will treat wastewater from Dehradun before discharge into local water bodies that drain into the Ganges River basin. Proper treatment helps reduce pollution in the Ganges, which is a critical water resource for millions and supports diverse aquatic life.
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