Pholriwal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Pholriwal is a wastewater treatment plant currently under construction in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Located in the Jalandhar I Tahsil, the facility is designed to serve a population of about 32,038, addressing the needs of this urban area in the state of Punjab. As a plant under construction, Pholriwal will be subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal guidelines. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment depending on discharge standards set by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The plant will discharge treated wastewater into local water bodies, likely contributing to the Beas River basin, which flows into the Indus River system. This region supports agricultural activities and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and public health.

The plant is located in the Beas River basin, a tributary of the Indus River system. Treated effluent will likely drain into local streams that feed the Beas River, which supports irrigation and diverse aquatic life. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural dependence on river water underscore the importance of effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.