Overview
Jalandhar Pholriwal is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, serving approximately 32,326 people. It plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater in the region.
Jalandhar Pholriwal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. It serves a population of around 32,326 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is operational and contributes to the treatment of municipal sewage in the Jalandhar urban area. As a plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). It is expected to comply with applicable norms. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Sutlej River, a major tributary of the Indus River system. The Sutlej River flows through Punjab and eventually joins the Indus in Pakistan, supporting agricultural and ecological systems along its course. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Sutlej River basin, which drains into the Indus River system. The Sutlej River is a vital water source for irrigation and drinking water in Punjab and downstream areas. The plant's discharge, after treatment, enters local streams that feed into the Sutlej, affecting water quality and aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could impact the river's ecological health and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
Jalandhar Pholriwal is located in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, in the Jalandhar I Tahsil area.
The plant serves approximately 32,326 people in the Jalandhar urban area.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Sutlej River, a major tributary of the Indus River system.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the CPCB and PPCB, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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