Overview
Moga wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 87,000 people in Punjab, India. The operational facility supports the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The Moga wastewater treatment plant is located in Moga, Punjab, India, serving a population of around 87,000. It is an operational facility that handles municipal wastewater from the city and surrounding areas. India's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Environment Protection Act and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, administered by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control boards. For a city of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Sutlej River, a tributary of the Indus River system. This river supports agricultural irrigation and provides water for communities downstream, making proper treatment essential for public health and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that join the Sutlej River, part of the Indus basin. The Sutlej River is a vital water source for irrigation and drinking water in Punjab and downstream regions. Protecting this river from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining water quality and supporting aquatic life in the Indus delta.
Frequently asked questions
The Moga wastewater treatment plant is located in Moga, Punjab, India, in the Moga Tahsil area.
The plant serves approximately 86,877 people in the city of Moga and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Sutlej River, a major tributary of the Indus River system.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, enforced by the Punjab Pollution Control Board and the Central Pollution Control Board.
For a city of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board.
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