Overview
Palwal wastewater treatment plant in Jodhpur, Haryana, India serves a population of approximately 49,067. The plant is operational and contributes to local wastewater management.
The Palwal wastewater treatment plant is located in Jodhpur, Palwal, Haryana, India. It serves a population of around 49,067, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is operational and plays a key role in treating municipal wastewater for the area. As an Indian facility, the plant operates under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies within the Yamuna basin, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Bengal. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural reliance on groundwater make proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yamuna River basin, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna flows through Haryana and Delhi before joining the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, eventually reaching the Bay of Bengal. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and urban centers that depend on the river for irrigation and drinking water. Effective treatment helps reduce pollution loads in this ecologically and economically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Palwal wastewater treatment plant is located in Jodhpur, Palwal, Haryana, India, with the postal code 121102.
The plant serves a population of approximately 49,067 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent from the Palwal plant is likely discharged into local water bodies within the Yamuna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, with standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and enforced by the Haryana State 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 sequencing batch reactors.
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