Jaganpur Sikandarpur Wastewater Treatment Plant, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Jaganpur Sikandarpur is a wastewater treatment plant located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves a population equivalent of 93,537, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is operational and plays a key role in treating municipal wastewater from the Agra region. As a plant in India, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies. It is expected to meet national discharge standards. The treated effluent from Jaganpur Sikandarpur likely discharges into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and domestic use downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution loads in the river system.

The plant is situated in the Ganges basin, with treated effluent likely entering local drains that flow into the Yamuna River. The Yamuna is a critical water source for northern India, but it faces significant pollution challenges from urban and industrial discharges. Effective wastewater treatment at Jaganpur Sikandarpur helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports the health of the river, which is vital for biodiversity and human use.