Overview
Khambha Dist Amreli is a proposed wastewater treatment plant in Khambha, Gujarat, India, designed to serve a population of 5,640 with a capacity of 1.00 MLD.
Khambha Dist Amreli is a proposed wastewater treatment plant located in Khambha, a town in the Amreli district of Gujarat, India. The plant is designed to serve a local population of 5,640, reflecting its role in addressing the sanitation needs of a small agglomeration. As a proposed facility, it represents planned infrastructure development for the region. Under India's regulatory framework, wastewater treatment plants are governed by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. For small towns like Khambha, common treatment technologies include waste stabilization ponds, sequencing batch reactors, or upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactors, depending on local conditions and funding. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 MLD aligns with the expected flow from a population of this size. The treated wastewater from the plant would likely discharge into a local watercourse, eventually reaching the Gulf of Khambhat via the Shetrunji River or other regional drainage systems. The Gulf of Khambhat is an ecologically significant marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, over 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent would likely flow into local streams or rivers that drain into the Gulf of Khambhat, a large tidal estuary on the Arabian Sea. The Gulf supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making nutrient and pathogen removal critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Khambha, a town in the Amreli district of Gujarat, India, with the address Khambha, Khambha Taluka, Amreli, Gujarat, 364650.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 5,640, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
As a proposed plant, the discharge method is not yet finalized. Typically, plants in this region discharge treated effluent into local streams or rivers that eventually drain into the Gulf of Khambhat.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and CPCB guidelines. Small plants like this are required to meet effluent standards for discharge into inland surface waters.
For small populations, common treatment technologies include waste stabilization ponds, sequencing batch reactors, or upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactors, often followed by disinfection.
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