Overview
Pakka Pokhara Ramai Patti is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving approximately 93,537 people. It plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region.
Pakka Pokhara Ramai Patti is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in Rajarshi Nagra Colony, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Serving a population of around 93,537, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Mirzapur area, a city situated along the Ganges River basin. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal guidelines. Plants of this scale in India typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or oxidation ponds to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Ganges River, a major river system supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions downstream. Proper treatment is critical to reduce pollution loads and protect the ecological health of the Ganges basin.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Ganges River basin, one of the most densely populated and ecologically significant river systems in the world. Treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into local tributaries that join the Ganges, which supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides water for drinking, agriculture, and industry. The Ganges is also a vital migratory corridor for fish and other wildlife. Effective treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen pollution, preserving water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rajarshi Nagra Colony, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India, with coordinates 25.145 N, 82.590 E.
The plant serves approximately 93,537 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ganges River system, though specific discharge details are not publicly available.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and follows standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB).
Plants of this scale in India commonly use secondary treatment processes like activated sludge, oxidation ponds, or sequential batch reactors to meet CPCB effluent standards for discharge into inland surface waters.
Nearby plants