Overview
Meham wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Meham in Haryana, India, with a population of approximately 33,406. It is an operational facility under India's regulatory framework for municipal wastewater.
The Meham wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Meham, in the Rohtak district of Haryana, India. It serves a population of around 33,406, placing it in the category of medium-sized agglomerations under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing the town's domestic sewage. As an Indian municipal wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the national effluent discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. For towns of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) limits before discharge. It operates within this regulatory framework. The treated wastewater from the Meham plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Yamuna River basin, which is part of the larger Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna system. The Yamuna River is a major tributary of the Ganges and supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect these water resources from pollution.
Environmental context
The Meham plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation and drinking downstream. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm aquatic life and public health in this densely populated region.
Frequently asked questions
The Meham wastewater treatment plant is located in Meham town, in the Rohtak district of Haryana, India, along SH16A.
The plant serves a population of approximately 33,406 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yamuna River basin, a major tributary of the Ganges.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, with effluent standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is typically required to meet BOD and TSS limits before discharge into surface waters.
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