Overview
M_S Underground Sewerage Scheme To Vallam Town Panchayat Thanjavur is a proposed wastewater treatment plant in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, India. It will serve a population of 15,367, addressing sanitation needs in the region.
M_S Underground Sewerage Scheme To Vallam Town Panchayat Thanjavur is a proposed wastewater treatment facility located in Vallam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant is designed to serve a population of 15,367, reflecting its role in improving sanitation infrastructure for this growing town. As a proposed facility, it represents an investment in public health and environmental protection for the local community. As a proposed plant, specific treatment processes and capacity details are not yet finalized. However, in India, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, in compliance with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms. The plant will likely be required to meet effluent standards for discharge into inland surface waters or for reuse, depending on local regulations. The plant's treated effluent is expected to be discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Kaveri River, which flows through the Thanjavur region. The Kaveri River is a major water source for agriculture and domestic use in Tamil Nadu, and its ecological health is critical for the region. The plant will help reduce pollution loads in the river, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant will discharge into a local water body that drains into the Kaveri River basin, a vital waterway in Tamil Nadu. The Kaveri supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a key source for irrigation and drinking water. Protecting this river from untreated sewage is essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vallam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India, with the postal code 613403.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 15,367 people in Vallam and surrounding areas.
In India, wastewater treatment plants must comply with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards. For plants serving populations over 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS).
Plants of this scale in India commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors to meet CPCB discharge standards.
The plant will help reduce pollution in the Kaveri River basin, protecting water quality for agriculture, drinking water, and aquatic ecosystems in the Thanjavur region.
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