Risk: Low Operational Not Reported treatment

M/s Sewage Treatment Plant for Perambalur Municipality, Kavulpalayam, Tamil Nadu

Kavulpalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

M/s Sewage Treatment Plant serves Perambalur Municipality in Tamil Nadu, India, treating wastewater for approximately 28,000 residents. The plant is operational and located inland in Kavulpalayam.

M/s Sewage Treatment Plant for Perambalur Municipality is located in Kavulpalayam, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant serves a population of approximately 28,061, making it a medium-sized facility under Indian urban wastewater management standards. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the municipal infrastructure for Perambalur. As a plant serving a medium agglomeration in India, it falls under the regulatory framework of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). Indian wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for municipal sewage, with tertiary treatment encouraged for water reuse. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively managing the city's wastewater. The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Vellar River basin, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and preventing pollution in the region's surface waters.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent likely enters local streams that feed into the Vellar River, which flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for freshwater species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in the downstream riverine and coastal environments.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Kavulpalayam, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, India, with the postal code 621220.

The plant serves approximately 28,061 residents of Perambalur Municipality.

The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Vellar River basin, ultimately reaching the Bay of Bengal.

The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal sewage of this scale.

For medium agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes, with potential for tertiary treatment if water reuse is planned.

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