Overview
Kesare Maysore is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving over 200,000 people in Kesare, Karnataka, India. It treats municipal wastewater under India's environmental regulations.
Kesare Maysore wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Kesare in Mysuru taluk, Karnataka, India. With a population served of over 200,000, this facility is a key component of the region's sanitation infrastructure, handling municipal wastewater from the urban area. The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Rules, 1986. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. The facility is operational and contributes to public health and environmental protection. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Cauvery River basin, a major river system in southern India that supports agriculture, drinking water, and diverse aquatic life. The Cauvery River flows into the Bay of Bengal, making the plant's performance important for downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cauvery River basin, which flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The Cauvery supports a rich diversity of fish and other aquatic species and is a critical water source for irrigation and drinking water. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rajendra Nagar, Kesare, Mysuru taluk, Mysuru District, Karnataka, India.
The plant serves a population of over 200,000 people in the Kesare area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Cauvery River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
For large agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet discharge standards for sensitive water bodies.
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