Kemri Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bilaspur, Uttar Pradesh

Kemri Road is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bilaspur, Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Designed to serve a population of approximately 100,218, it is classified as a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is currently non-operational, which impacts local wastewater management in the region. As a large-scale facility, Kemri Road would typically be expected to provide at least secondary treatment under India's environmental regulations, which are guided by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards. The plant's non-operational status means that untreated or partially treated wastewater may affect local water bodies. Bilaspur lies in the Ganges basin, and the region's drainage ultimately contributes to the Ganges River system, which is ecologically significant and supports diverse aquatic life. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to reducing pollution loads in this major river system.

Kemri Road plant is located in the Ganges River basin, one of the most densely populated and ecologically important river systems in the world. The plant's discharge, if operational, would flow into local streams that drain into the Ganges, which supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides water for millions of people. The non-operational status raises concerns about potential untreated wastewater entering the watershed, affecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.