Kempambudhi Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Kempambudhi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Chamarajapete area of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It serves a population of approximately 6,681 people, making it a small-scale facility within the city's extensive wastewater network. The plant is operational and plays a role in managing domestic sewage from the surrounding urban area. As a small agglomeration in India, the plant is subject to national environmental regulations under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) oversee compliance. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards before release into water bodies. The treated effluent from Kempambudhi likely discharges into local drainage channels that feed into the Vrishabhavathi River, a tributary of the Arkavathi River, which ultimately flows into the Kaveri River. The Kaveri basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and drinking water in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Vrishabhavathi River, a tributary of the Arkavathi River, which joins the Kaveri River. The Kaveri basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital water source for millions. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream biodiversity, including fish populations and riparian habitats.