NRCP Ekant Park Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

NRCP Ekant Park is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Chunabhatti area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. The plant serves an estimated population of 53,450, making it a medium-scale facility within the city's urban wastewater management network. As part of the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), the plant contributes to reducing pollution in local water bodies. The plant operates under India's environmental regulatory framework, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The treated effluent from NRCP Ekant Park ultimately drains into the Upper Lake (Bhoj Wetland) or nearby streams, which are part of the Betwa River basin. The Betwa River flows into the Yamuna, a major tributary of the Ganges. Protecting these water bodies is critical for downstream ecosystems and drinking water supplies in the region.

The plant's discharge contributes to the Upper Lake (Bhoj Wetland), a man-made lake that is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse aquatic life. The lake drains into the Kaliasote River, which joins the Betwa River, a tributary of the Yamuna. The Yamuna ultimately flows into the Ganges, one of India's most important river systems. Protecting this watershed is vital for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in central India.