Overview
Naya Nangal wastewater treatment plant serves Nangal Tahsil in Punjab, India. It is an operational facility with a population served of approximately 45,098.
The Naya Nangal wastewater treatment plant is located in Nangal Tahsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India. It serves a population of around 45,098, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. As a plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework for water pollution control, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with the standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Indus River basin. The region's water resources are important for agriculture and domestic use, and proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Sutlej River, a tributary of the Indus.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Punjab, India, within the Indus River basin. The treated wastewater likely flows into local streams that eventually join the Sutlej River, a major tributary of the Indus. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Naya Nangal wastewater treatment plant is located in Nangal Tahsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India, with the postal code 140124.
The plant serves a population of approximately 45,098, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Indus River basin, eventually reaching the Sutlej River.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Punjab Pollution Control Board.
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or oxidation ponds.
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