Overview
Koyambedu c wastewater treatment plant serves Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day and population served of 227,161. It is located within 50 km of the coast.
Koyambedu c is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India. It serves a population of approximately 227,161 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day. The plant is situated in the Kodambakkam zone of Chennai, an urban area with significant industrial and residential activity. The plant operates under India's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For a plant serving over 200,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment depending on discharge standards. The plant is operational and contributes to the city's wastewater management infrastructure. The treated effluent from Koyambedu c likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Bay of Bengal, given Chennai's coastal location. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal ecosystem and downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life and reducing pollution in the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Chennai, a coastal city on the Bay of Bengal. Treated wastewater likely flows through local rivers or canals into the Bay of Bengal, a major marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. The plant's operation helps mitigate pollution in the coastal waters, which are ecologically sensitive and important for regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Koyambedu c is located in Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India, specifically on Kaliamman Koil Street in Zone 10 Kodambakkam.
The plant serves a population of 227,161, making it a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Bay of Bengal, given Chennai's coastal location.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which mandate treatment standards for large urban agglomerations.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, with potential for tertiary treatment to meet stringent discharge norms, especially near sensitive coastal areas.
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