Overview
Rohini Sec 25 wastewater treatment plant serves over 450,000 people in Delhi, India. It is an operational facility managing municipal wastewater for the Rohini area.
Rohini Sec 25 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sector 25, Rohini, North West Delhi, India. It serves a population of approximately 450,981, making it a large-scale facility within the Delhi urban agglomeration. The plant is operational and plays a key role in the city's wastewater management infrastructure. As a large agglomeration in India, the plant is expected to comply with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards for sewage treatment. Indian regulations mandate secondary treatment for such facilities, with advanced treatment often required for discharge into sensitive water bodies. Typical technologies for this scale include activated sludge or sequential batch reactors. The treated effluent from Rohini Sec 25 likely discharges into the Yamuna River basin, which flows through Delhi and eventually joins the Ganges. The Yamuna is a critical water source for the region but faces significant pollution challenges. The plant's operation helps reduce the organic load entering the river, supporting downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant serves the Rohini area in Delhi, part of the Yamuna River basin. The Yamuna flows through Delhi and merges with the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, eventually reaching the Bay of Bengal. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water source for millions. However, it is heavily impacted by urban runoff and untreated sewage, making the plant's role in treating wastewater crucial for reducing pollution and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sector 25, Rohini, North West Delhi, Delhi, 110085, India.
The plant serves a population of approximately 450,981 people in the Rohini area of Delhi.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Yamuna River basin, which flows through Delhi and eventually joins the Ganges.
The plant operates under Indian environmental regulations enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which sets standards for sewage treatment and discharge.
For large agglomerations in India, secondary treatment such as activated sludge or sequential batch reactors is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for discharge into sensitive water bodies like the Yamuna.
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