Overview
Raipur Khurd Chandigarh is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Chandigarh, India, serving approximately 40,087 people. It supports the region's sanitation infrastructure under India's environmental regulations.
Raipur Khurd Chandigarh is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Reserved Area of Raipur Khurd, Chandigarh, India. The plant serves a population of around 40,087, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's urban wastewater management system. As an operational plant in India, it falls under the regulatory framework of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control boards, which mandate treatment standards for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge norms under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Ghaggar River basin, which flows through northern India and eventually into the Thar Desert region. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health in the Chandigarh area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Ghaggar River basin, a seasonal river system that flows through the semi-arid plains of northern India. The Ghaggar ultimately dissipates in the Thar Desert, making water quality management critical for local agriculture and groundwater recharge. The plant's operations help mitigate pollution in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Reserved Area of Raipur Khurd, Chandigarh, 140604, India.
The plant serves approximately 40,087 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies within the Ghaggar River basin, which flows through northern India.
The plant operates under India's Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and is regulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control boards, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CPCB norms, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors.
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