Overview
Kolar wastewater treatment plant serves Chinnapura, Karnataka, India, with a population of 52,386. The plant is operational and located inland, contributing to local water management.
The Kolar wastewater treatment plant is located in Gandhinagara, Chinnapura, within the Kolar taluk of Karnataka, India. It serves a population of approximately 52,386, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management frameworks. The plant is operational and plays a key role in treating domestic wastewater from the area. As a facility in India, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. It is expected to comply with state-level effluent standards. The treated wastewater from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Palar River basin, which flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region, supporting agricultural and domestic water uses.
Environmental context
The Kolar plant is located inland in the semi-arid region of Karnataka, within the Palar River basin. The Palar River flows eastward through Tamil Nadu and empties into the Bay of Bengal near Chennai. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in this basin, which faces pressures from agricultural runoff and urban development.
Frequently asked questions
The Kolar wastewater treatment plant is located in Gandhinagara, Chinnapura, within the Kolar taluk of Karnataka, India.
The plant serves a population of approximately 52,386 people.
The treated wastewater from the Kolar plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Palar River basin, which flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, with oversight from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is typically required to meet state-level effluent standards, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or oxidation ponds.
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