Mordabad Delhi Road Vikas Pradhikaran MDA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Mordabad Delhi Road Vikas Pradhikaran MDA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The plant was intended to serve a population of 133,624, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. In India, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically regulated under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and are expected to meet effluent standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Standard treatment for such agglomerations often includes secondary treatment with provisions for tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's discharge would have affected local water bodies in the Ramganga River basin, which flows through Moradabad and eventually joins the Ganges. The Ganges is a major river system supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The non-operational status means untreated or partially treated wastewater may impact local streams and groundwater.

The plant is located in Moradabad, within the Ramganga River basin. The Ramganga flows southeast to join the Ganges River, a major waterway that supports extensive agriculture, fisheries, and biodiversity. The region experiences a monsoon climate, with heavy rainfall from June to September, which can affect runoff and water quality. The Ganges downstream is ecologically sensitive, hosting species such as the Ganges river dolphin and various migratory birds.