Overview
MDA STP Lohia Nagar Hapur Road Meerut is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Ghosipur, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving approximately 66,812 people.
MDA STP Lohia Nagar Hapur Road Meerut is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ghosipur, near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of around 66,812, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management frameworks. As an operational facility, the plant is subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal's directives. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Ganges River basin, a major river system in northern India. The Ganges supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for millions of people. Proper treatment helps reduce pollution loads in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Ganges River basin, one of the most densely populated and ecologically important river systems in the world. Treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into local streams or drains that eventually reach the Ganges, which supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides water for drinking, agriculture, and industry. Protecting this watershed from untreated sewage is crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ghosipur, near Meerut, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, with coordinates 28. 939°N, 77. 740°E.
The plant serves approximately 66,812 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ganges River basin, a major river system in northern India.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control boards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CPCB standards, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes.
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