Overview
Kadabesanahalli wastewater treatment plant serves Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, treating wastewater from over 100,000 people. It is an operational facility in the Marathahalli area.
Kadabesanahalli wastewater treatment plant is located in the Marathahalli area of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It serves a population of approximately 101,741 people, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is operational and contributes to the city's sanitation infrastructure. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which mandate secondary treatment for such facilities. The regulatory framework in India requires treated effluent to meet prescribed standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from this plant likely discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Cauvery River basin, which is the primary drainage system for the Bengaluru region. The Cauvery River ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Cauvery River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Cauvery River supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water source for agriculture and drinking water in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Proper treatment at this plant helps prevent nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination in the downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Marathahalli area of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, in the Bengaluru East City Corporation zone.
The plant serves approximately 101,741 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies within the Cauvery River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which mandate secondary treatment and effluent quality standards for facilities serving over 100,000 people.
Plants of this scale in India typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet CPCB discharge standards.
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