Overview
Indirapuram Trans Hindon wastewater treatment plant serves Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, treating wastewater from a population of over 374,000. The plant is operational and discharges into the Hindon River, a tributary of the Yamuna.
Indirapuram Trans Hindon is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving the Indirapuram and Vasundhara areas. It handles wastewater from a population of approximately 374,147, making it a large-scale facility under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal guidelines. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment to meet discharge standards for the sensitive Yamuna basin. The treated effluent is discharged into the Hindon River, which flows into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna-Ganges system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions downstream. The plant plays a critical role in reducing pollution load in this ecologically significant river network.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hindon River, a tributary of the Yamuna River, which ultimately joins the Ganges River before reaching the Bay of Bengal. The Yamuna-Ganges basin is one of the most densely populated and ecologically sensitive river systems in the world, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. Effective treatment at this plant helps mitigate pollution impacts on downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Mohan Nagar Link Road in Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving the Indirapuram and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of approximately 374,147, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Hindon River, a tributary of the Yamuna River, which flows into the Ganges and eventually the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and follows standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the National Green Tribunal.
For large agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is standard, with many plants incorporating tertiary treatment to meet stringent discharge norms, especially in the Yamuna basin.
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