Masani Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Masani is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving an estimated population of 90,797. The plant is situated in the Yamuna River basin, a major tributary of the Ganges. As a non-operational facility, it does not currently treat wastewater from the Mathura area. Under India's regulatory framework, wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 50,000 are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) oversee compliance. For a plant of this scale, common treatment processes include activated sludge or upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) systems. The plant's receiving water body is likely the Yamuna River, which flows through Mathura and eventually joins the Ganges. The Yamuna is heavily polluted due to industrial and domestic discharges, and the non-operation of this plant may contribute to local water quality challenges. The downstream environment includes the Ganges River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive.

Masani plant is located in the Yamuna River basin, a sub-basin of the Ganges. The Yamuna River flows through Mathura and is a major tributary of the Ganges, which empties into the Bay of Bengal. The river supports a range of aquatic species and is an important water source for agriculture and drinking. The non-operational status of the plant may allow untreated or partially treated wastewater to enter the river, affecting downstream water quality and ecosystems.