Overview
Karkalla wastewater treatment plant in Sunkeri, Karnataka, India serves a population of 10,022. It is located near the coast and operates under India's environmental regulations.
The Karkalla wastewater treatment plant is situated in Sunkeri, Karwar taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It serves a population of 10,022 and is classified as a small to medium agglomeration. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, which mandates treatment standards for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge norms set by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. The plant's discharge likely flows into local streams or rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from proper wastewater treatment, reducing pollution in coastal waters and supporting biodiversity in the Western Ghats watershed.
Environmental context
The Karkalla plant is located in the Uttara Kannada district, part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Its treated effluent likely enters small coastal streams that flow into the Arabian Sea near Karwar. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fisheries and mangroves. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the sensitive estuarine and marine ecosystems downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Karkalla plant is located in Sunkeri, Karwar taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India, with coordinates 14.84 N, 74.164 E.
The plant serves a population of 10,022, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, enforced by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge or oxidation ponds) is typical to meet BOD and TSS standards under Indian regulations.
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