Overview
MDA STP Sports Complex Delhi Road Meerut is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving a population of approximately 46,768.
MDA STP Sports Complex Delhi Road Meerut is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The plant serves an estimated population of 46,768, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Indian urban wastewater management standards. 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 directives. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ganges River basin, a major river system in northern India. The Ganges supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution loads in the river system, protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Meerut, part of the Ganges River basin. Treated effluent likely flows into the Hindon River or Kali River, both tributaries of the Yamuna River, which joins the Ganges. The Ganges basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and domestic use. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to mitigate pollution and protect this vital river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, near the Sports Complex on Delhi Road.
The plant serves approximately 46,768 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Ganges River basin, likely the Hindon or Kali River tributaries.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and follows Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) discharge standards.
For medium agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet CPCB norms.
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