Overview
Kotfatta wastewater treatment plant serves Kot Fatta, Punjab, India, with a population of 10,022. The plant is operational and contributes to local sanitation infrastructure.
The Kotfatta wastewater treatment plant is located in Kot Fatta, a town in the Bathinda district of Punjab, India. It serves a population of approximately 10,022 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is operational and plays a role in managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework for water pollution control, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974. For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Punjab State Pollution Control Board. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge norms. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local drains or water bodies that eventually flow into the Sutlej River, part of the Indus River system. This region is agriculturally intensive, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect soil and water quality. The plant supports public health and environmental sustainability in the semi-arid Malwa region of Punjab.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Sutlej River basin, which drains into the Indus River and ultimately the Arabian Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Indo-Gangetic plain, characterized by fertile agricultural land. Proper treatment of wastewater is critical to prevent contamination of groundwater and surface water used for irrigation, supporting local farming communities and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Kotfatta wastewater treatment plant is located in Kot Fatta, a town in the Bathinda district of Punjab, India. Its coordinates are approximately 30.1170 N, 75.0840 E.
The plant serves a population of about 10,022 residents in Kot Fatta and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local drains or water bodies that eventually flow into the Sutlej River, part of the Indus River system.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board and the Punjab State Pollution Control Board, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment.
For small agglomerations in India, secondary treatment such as activated sludge or waste stabilization ponds is commonly required to meet CPCB discharge norms.
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