Overview
Lakkarghat wastewater treatment plant serves Virbhadra, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. It is an operational facility serving approximately 40,087 people.
Lakkarghat wastewater treatment plant is located in Virbhadra, near Rishikesh, in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India. The facility serves a population of approximately 40,087 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As an operational plant, Lakkarghat is subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal guidelines. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Ganges River basin, given the region's geography. The Ganges is a major river system supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at plants like Lakkarghat is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically and culturally significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the upper Ganges basin, near the confluence of the Ganges and its tributaries. Treated wastewater from the facility likely enters local streams that flow into the Ganges River, which ultimately reaches the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges supports a rich diversity of aquatic species, including the endangered Ganges river dolphin, and is a vital water source for agriculture and drinking water for millions. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination in this sensitive river ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Lakkarghat wastewater treatment plant is located in Virbhadra, near Rishikesh, in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India.
The plant serves approximately 40,087 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent from Lakkarghat likely discharges into local streams that feed into the Ganges River system, ultimately reaching the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and guidelines from the National Green Tribunal, which mandate treatment standards for discharge into water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size, Indian regulations typically require secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or oxidation ponds, to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge.
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