Overview
Pathanpura wastewater treatment plant serves Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India, with a population of 167,030. The plant is constructed and operates under India's environmental regulations.
Pathanpura wastewater treatment plant is located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India, serving a population of 167,030. The facility is constructed and operational, contributing to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is expected to meet India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards for sewage treatment. These standards typically require secondary or advanced treatment to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers or streams that drain into the Godavari River basin, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. The surrounding region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities dependent on water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Godavari River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and freshwater ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality for downstream communities and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Pathanpura wastewater treatment plant is located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India, in the Chandrapur Taluka area.
The plant serves a population of 167,030, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local rivers or streams within the Godavari River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, which mandate secondary or advanced treatment for large agglomerations to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this scale, Indian regulations typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes, to meet discharge standards.
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