Korgen Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Korgen Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants are located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, serving the densely populated urban area. The facility is operational and contributes to the city's wastewater management infrastructure, handling sewage from residential and commercial sources. As a treatment plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). For large urban agglomerations like Chennai, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment increasingly adopted for water reuse and environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into the Bay of Bengal via the Cooum River or other local waterways. The coastal discharge impacts the marine ecosystem, requiring careful management to protect aquatic life and coastal water quality. The plant supports the health of the Chennai coastline and the broader Bay of Bengal ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Cooum River, which flows through Chennai and empties into the Bay of Bengal. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The discharge must be managed to prevent nutrient loading and contamination, which could harm the sensitive coastal ecosystem and affect the livelihoods of communities dependent on fishing.