Overview
Motagaon wastewater treatment plant in Kalyan-Dombivli, Maharashtra, India, serves a population of 267,248. The plant is currently non-operational.
Motagaon wastewater treatment plant is located in Dombivli West, within the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal area of Maharashtra, India. Designed to serve a population of 267,248, the plant is classified as a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is currently non-operational. Under India's environmental regulations, large treatment facilities are expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated wastewater would have discharged into local water bodies within the Ulhas River basin, which flows into the Arabian Sea near Mumbai. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on proper wastewater management to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in the coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Ulhas River basin, which drains into the Arabian Sea via the Thane Creek. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the sensitive estuarine environment downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Motagaon wastewater treatment plant is located in Dombivli West, Kalyan-Dombivli, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 267,248, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The Motagaon plant is currently non-operational.
In India, large treatment plants like Motagaon are regulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Such facilities are expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
The plant is located in the Ulhas River basin, which drains into the Arabian Sea. Proper wastewater management is essential to prevent pollution in the Thane Creek estuary, which supports local fisheries and marine biodiversity.
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