Overview
Kanaganeri Reddiarpalyam Puducherry is an under-construction wastewater treatment plant in Ozhukarai, Puducherry, India. Designed to serve a population of 113,580, it will support the region's growing wastewater management needs.
Kanaganeri Reddiarpalyam Puducherry is a wastewater treatment plant currently under construction in Ozhukarai, Puducherry, India. Located in the Reddiarpalayam area, the facility is designed to serve a population of 113,580, positioning it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, though the treatment process and level have not been finalized. As a new facility, it will be expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's construction reflects ongoing efforts to improve sanitation infrastructure in Puducherry's urban areas. The treated effluent will likely be discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Bay of Bengal, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km). This discharge will help reduce untreated wastewater entering the environment, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Ozhukarai, Puducherry, within the coastal watershed that drains into the Bay of Bengal. The region's water bodies, including the Gingee River and other local streams, ultimately flow into the bay. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its coastal proximity. Proper treatment at this plant will help mitigate pollution impacts on these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Reddiarpalayam, Ozhukarai, Puducherry, India, near the BSNL Staff Quarters.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 113,580, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The treated effluent is expected to be discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Bay of Bengal, given the plant's coastal proximity.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater from agglomerations of this scale.
For agglomerations of this size, Indian regulations typically mandate secondary treatment, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes, to meet discharge standards.
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