Overview
PCMC Water Treatment Plant Main Entrance is an operational facility in India, serving the Pimpri-Chinchwad area. It treats water for municipal supply, contributing to the region's water infrastructure.
PCMC Water Treatment Plant Main Entrance is located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, a major industrial and residential suburb of Pune, India. The plant is operated by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and plays a key role in supplying treated water to the growing urban population. As a water treatment plant, it focuses on purifying raw water from local sources for drinking and domestic use. The plant operates under India's national water quality standards, which are enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control boards. For a facility of this scale, typical treatment includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet potable water standards. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively serving the community. The plant draws raw water from the Pavana River or nearby reservoirs, which are part of the Krishna River basin. Treated water is distributed to households and industries in Pimpri-Chinchwad, supporting public health and economic activities. The region's water infrastructure is critical for managing monsoon-dependent water availability and ensuring reliable supply throughout the year.
Environmental context
The plant sources raw water from the Pavana River, a tributary of the Bhima River, which flows into the Krishna River and ultimately drains into the Bay of Bengal. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for agriculture and drinking water in the region. Downstream ecosystems depend on maintained water quality, as untreated discharges could impact biodiversity and community health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, a city in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It serves the municipal area under the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
The plant draws raw water from the Pavana River, which is part of the Krishna River basin. The water is treated to meet drinking water standards before distribution.
The plant uses standard treatment processes including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to remove impurities and pathogens. Treated water is tested to comply with Indian drinking water quality standards.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Compliance is monitored by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
For a city of Pimpri-Chinchwad's size (population over 1.7 million), water treatment plants typically have capacities ranging from 100 to 500 million liters per day (MLD), depending on demand and infrastructure.
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