Overview
Raiya STP serves Rajkot West Taluka in Gujarat, India, treating wastewater for approximately 109,000 people. The plant is operational and contributes to local sanitation infrastructure.
Raiya STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) is located in Rajkot West Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India. The facility serves a population of approximately 109,246, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. It is part of the municipal wastewater system managed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. As an operational plant, Raiya STP is subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal directives. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive. Indian standards mandate compliance with discharge norms set by the Central Pollution Control Board. The treated effluent from Raiya STP likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Gulf of Khambhat or the Arabian Sea via the Bhadar River or other regional rivers. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater make proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting water quality and public health. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads in the local watershed.
Environmental context
Raiya STP is situated in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, where water resources are limited and seasonal. The treated wastewater likely flows into the Bhadar River or its tributaries, which ultimately drain into the Gulf of Khambhat on the Arabian Sea. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and contamination of downstream water bodies, safeguarding both ecological health and human water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
Raiya STP is located in Rajkot West Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India. The full address is Rajkot West Taluka, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360005.
The plant serves approximately 109,246 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent from Raiya STP is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Bhadar River or its tributaries, eventually reaching the Gulf of Khambhat on the Arabian Sea.
Raiya STP operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and follows discharge norms set by the Central Pollution Control Board. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, Indian regulations mandate secondary treatment as a minimum. Many plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stricter discharge standards, especially if the receiving water body is ecologically sensitive or used for downstream water supply.
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