Marine Drive GCDA STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Ernakulam, Kerala

Marine Drive GCDA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It serves a population of approximately 4,009 people and is situated near the coastal area of Marine Drive. The plant is operated by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 600 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 600 cubic meters per day, it operates at full capacity. As a small-scale facility, it meets the treatment requirements for its population size under Indian environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into the backwaters or coastal waters of the Arabian Sea, given its proximity to the coast. The plant helps protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem and the Vembanad Lake system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Arabian Sea via the Cochin backwaters, part of the Vembanad Lake ecosystem. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect the downstream marine environment.