Khanpura Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ajmer Tehsil, Rajasthan

Khanpura is a proposed wastewater treatment plant located in Ajmer Tehsil, Ajmer district, Rajasthan, India. The plant is planned to serve a population of 21,503, addressing the wastewater management needs of this developing urban area in the semi-arid region of northwestern India. As a proposed facility, Khanpura will be subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Environment Protection Act of 1986. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant's design will align with the standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB). The treated wastewater from Khanpura is expected to be discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the Luni River or an inland drainage system, given the region's endorheic basin characteristics. The plant will play a crucial role in protecting local groundwater and surface water resources from untreated sewage, supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.

Khanpura lies in the semi-arid Luni River basin, which drains into the Rann of Kutch, a large seasonal salt marsh in Gujarat. The region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment at Khanpura will help prevent nutrient pollution and protect the fragile downstream ecosystem from degradation.