Overview
Mundhava wastewater treatment plant serves Pune City, Maharashtra, India, treating wastewater from approximately 300,654 people. The plant is operational and located inland, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure.
Mundhava wastewater treatment plant is located in Keshav Nagar, Pune City, Maharashtra, India. It serves a population of approximately 300,654 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is operational and plays a key role in the city's wastewater treatment network. As a large-scale facility, Mundhava is expected to meet the treatment standards set by India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment depending on discharge standards. It operates within the regulatory framework that mandates compliance with effluent discharge norms. The treated wastewater from Mundhava is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Mula-Mutha river system, which flows through Pune and joins the Bhima River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The Krishna River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and drinking water in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mula-Mutha river system, which flows through Pune and joins the Bhima River, a major tributary of the Krishna River. The Krishna River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for irrigation and domestic use. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Mundhava wastewater treatment plant is located in Keshav Nagar, Pune City, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
The plant serves approximately 300,654 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Mula-Mutha river system, eventually reaching the Krishna River basin.
The plant operates under India's Environment Protection Act, 1986, and is regulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For large agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible tertiary treatment for water reuse or discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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