Overview
Sadullabad Loni wastewater treatment plant serves Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, with a population of over 200,000. The plant is operational and discharges into the local water system.
Sadullabad Loni is a wastewater treatment plant located in Loni, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves a population of approximately 200,436, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian regulatory frameworks. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this densely populated area. As a large-scale facility, Sadullabad Loni is expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, which mandate secondary treatment for such agglomerations. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring that effluent quality aligns with national discharge norms. The treated wastewater from Sadullabad Loni likely discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Ganges basin, a major river system in northern India. This region faces significant environmental challenges due to high population density and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges, which is a vital water source for millions. The Ganges basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, with high nutrient loading from urban and agricultural runoff. Proper treatment at Sadullabad Loni helps mitigate pollution impacts on this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
Sadullabad Loni is located in Loni, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, with the postal code 110094.
The treated wastewater from Sadullabad Loni is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Yamuna River system, which flows into the Ganges.
Sadullabad Loni helps protect the Yamuna River and its downstream ecosystems by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution loads.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations serving over 100,000 people.
For large agglomerations like Sadullabad Loni, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet CPCB effluent standards.
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