Kondungaiyur c Wastewater Treatment Plant, Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu

Kondungaiyur c is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India. It serves a population of approximately 534,496, making it a large-scale facility within the Chennai metropolitan area. The plant is situated in the Tiruvottiyur zone and is part of the city's extensive wastewater infrastructure. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet treatment standards set by India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary or tertiary treatment to comply with discharge norms. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Bay of Bengal, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and ecosystems. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality.

The plant is located within 50 km of the Bay of Bengal coast, and its treated effluent likely flows into the Kosasthalaiyar River or other local streams that drain into the bay. The coastal waters of Tamil Nadu support important marine biodiversity, including coral reefs and fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to minimize eutrophication and protect these sensitive ecosystems.