Overview
The M/s Sewage Treatment Plant of Alandur Municipality at Perungudi serves Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It treats wastewater for approximately 80,174 people and is located near the coast.
The M/s Sewage Treatment Plant of Alandur Municipality at Perungudi is an operational facility serving the Chennai Corporation area in Tamil Nadu, India. The plant treats wastewater from a population of about 80,174, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating the scale of operations. The plant's location near the coast means treated effluent likely discharges into the Bay of Bengal via local waterways. This coastal proximity underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems and comply with coastal zone regulations.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Adyar region of Chennai, within the coastal watershed that drains into the Bay of Bengal. The treated effluent likely flows through local rivers or canals, eventually reaching the sea. This coastal discharge area supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Perungudi area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, near the Indian Institute of Technology Madras campus.
The plant serves approximately 80,174 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into the Bay of Bengal, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and must comply with effluent standards set by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
For medium agglomerations, Indian regulations typically require secondary treatment, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes, to meet discharge standards.
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