NEIGRIHMS Mawdiandiang East Khasi Hills District Wastewater Treatment Plant

NEIGRIHMS Mawdiandiang East Khasi Hills District is a wastewater treatment plant situated in Mawpdang, within the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. The plant was designed to serve a population of 6,681, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater from the local community and the NEIGRIHMS medical institution. Currently, the plant is non-operational, which may impact local sanitation and environmental health. As a facility in India, the plant would typically be subject to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is generally expected to meet effluent quality standards. However, since the plant is non-operational, it is not currently contributing to wastewater treatment in the area. The plant is located inland, far from the coast, and its treated effluent, if operational, would likely discharge into local streams or rivers that drain into the Brahmaputra River basin. The region is ecologically sensitive, with rich biodiversity and important water resources that support agriculture and local livelihoods. The non-operational status raises concerns about untreated wastewater potentially affecting these water bodies.

The plant is situated in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, a region characterized by hilly terrain and high rainfall. The nearest major river system is the Brahmaputra, which receives drainage from numerous smaller streams in the area. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream communities. If the plant were operational, it would help protect these water bodies from pollution. However, its current non-operational status means that wastewater may be discharged untreated, posing risks to the local environment and public health.