Overview
Kodra Allahabad is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It handles a population of approximately 167,030, operating under India's environmental regulations.
Kodra Allahabad is a wastewater treatment plant located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of about 167,030, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration in the region. It is currently operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the city. As a plant in India, it operates under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). For a facility serving over 150,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, and compliance with discharge norms is monitored by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB). The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Ganges River system, as Prayagraj is situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital water resource for millions downstream. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent pollution in these sacred rivers.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Prayagraj, at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, two of India's most important waterways. The Ganges flows southeast through the Gangetic Plain into Bangladesh, eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal. This watershed supports a vast population and rich biodiversity, including the Ganges river dolphin and numerous fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to reduce organic and nutrient pollution, protecting both human health and aquatic ecosystems in this densely populated region.
Frequently asked questions
Kodra Allahabad is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India, at coordinates 25.465 N, 81.776 E.
The plant serves a population of approximately 167,030 people.
The treated wastewater from Kodra Allahabad is likely discharged into the Ganges River system, which flows through Prayagraj and is a major water body in the region.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, with standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and enforcement by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB).
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under Indian norms, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet discharge standards.
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