Overview
Reddy Colony wastewater treatment plant serves Mancherial, Telangana, India. It treats wastewater from approximately 26,725 people and is currently operational.
Reddy Colony is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mancherial, a city in the Telangana state of India. The plant serves a population of about 26,725 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated in the interior of the Indian subcontinent, far from coastal areas. As an operational plant in India, it falls under the national environmental regulations administered by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Telangana State Pollution Control Board. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Godavari River basin, as Mancherial lies near the Godavari. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Godavari River, one of India's major rivers that flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. The Godavari basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture and drinking water. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Reddy Colony wastewater treatment plant is located in Mancherial, Telangana, India, with coordinates 18.873 N, 79.443 E.
The plant serves approximately 26,725 people in the Mancherial area.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Godavari River basin.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Telangana State Pollution Control Board, which sets effluent standards for discharge.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet national discharge standards.
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