Overview
M_sCHINNAMANUR MUNICIPALIT Y SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT is a constructed facility in Uthamapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India, serving a population of 26,658. It operates under India's environmental regulations for wastewater management.
M_sCHINNAMANUR MUNICIPALIT Y SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT is located in Uthamapalayam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant serves a population of 26,658 and has completed construction, indicating readiness to treat municipal wastewater from the area. As a facility in India, the plant is subject to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards set by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). It is expected to comply with national discharge norms. The plant's treated effluent likely drains into local water bodies within the Vaigai River basin, which flows through Tamil Nadu and eventually into the Bay of Bengal. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on proper wastewater treatment to prevent pollution and maintain water quality for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Vaigai River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Vaigai River supports irrigation and drinking water needs for the region. Proper treatment of sewage from Uthamapalayam helps protect the river from nutrient pollution and pathogens, safeguarding aquatic life and downstream water users. The area's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Uthamapalayam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India, with the postal code 625533.
The plant serves a population of 26,658 people in the Uthamapalayam area.
The plant's construction is completed, meaning it is ready to begin or has begun operations.
The plant operates under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), which sets effluent standards for municipal wastewater.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Indian discharge standards, which include biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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