Overview
Sargasan Sewage Treatment Plant serves Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 66,812. The plant is operational and located inland, contributing to local water management.
The Sargasan Sewage Treatment Plant is located in Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, India. It serves a population of about 66,812, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a plant in India, it operates under the national environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Sabarmati River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Sabarmati River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and estuarine ecosystems that depend on adequate water quality. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect aquatic life and local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, at coordinates 23. 195 N, 72. 622 E.
The plant serves approximately 66,812 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies within the Sabarmati River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to ensure compliance with discharge standards.
For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet the standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for municipal wastewater.
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