Peela Khar Wastewater Treatment Plant, Etmadpur, Uttar Pradesh

Peela Khar is a wastewater treatment plant located in Prakash Nagar, Etmadpur, in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of approximately 66,812, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Indian urban centers. It is part of the municipal wastewater management system for the Etmadpur area. As an operational facility, Peela Khar is subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal guidelines. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The treated effluent from Peela Khar likely discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Yamuna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal. The Yamuna is a major river in northern India, and its water quality is critical for downstream communities and ecosystems. The plant plays a role in reducing pollution loads in this sensitive river system.

Peela Khar is situated in the Yamuna River basin, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna flows through densely populated areas and is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and drinking. Downstream, the river joins the Ganges, which empties into the Bay of Bengal. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of this important river system, affecting both local communities and downstream ecosystems.