Sadarwan Bichupri New Wastewater Treatment Plant, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Sadarwan Bichupri New is a wastewater treatment plant located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Serving a population of 240,523, it is a large-scale facility that supports the city's sanitation infrastructure. The plant is operational and contributes to the treatment of municipal wastewater in the region. As a large agglomeration under Indian environmental regulations, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. The facility operates under the national framework for water pollution control, which mandates appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Yamuna River system, which flows through Agra and eventually joins the Ganges. The Yamuna is a critical water resource for the region, supporting agriculture, drinking water, and aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution loads in the river, benefiting downstream communities and biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Downstream, the river flows through densely populated areas before joining the Ganges, which empties into the Bay of Bengal. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of these water bodies.