Overview
Kopar Khairane wastewater treatment plant serves Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with a designed capacity of 1.00 MLD and serving a population of 584,605. It is located within 50 km of the coast.
Kopar Khairane wastewater treatment plant is located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, serving a large population of 584,605. The plant is situated near the Thane Creek and the Arabian Sea, making its discharge management critical for coastal water quality. It operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is likely overseen by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). The plant has a designed capacity of 1. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and advanced treatment may be needed for sensitive coastal areas. The plant's operational status is confirmed as operational, indicating ongoing treatment of municipal wastewater from the densely populated Kopar Khairane area. The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into Thane Creek and eventually the Arabian Sea. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination, which could impact both ecological health and human activities along the coast.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters Thane Creek, a tidal estuary that connects to the Arabian Sea. This coastal environment supports mangroves, fish nurseries, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pathogen removal is critical to protect marine biodiversity and public health in the Mumbai metropolitan region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at NMMC Dumping Ground, Gyan Vikas Road, Kopar Khairne, Navi Mumbai, Thane Taluka, Thane, Maharashtra, 400709, India.
The plant serves a population of 584,605, making it a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater standards.
The treated effluent likely discharges into Thane Creek, which flows into the Arabian Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast, so discharge management is important for coastal water quality.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is likely regulated by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), which issues consent to operate and discharge permits.
For large agglomerations in India, secondary treatment (e. g. , activated sludge) is standard. In coastal areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients and pathogens before discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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