Overview
Sector 168 wastewater treatment plant serves Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, handling a population of 334,060. It is operational and part of the Ganges basin.
Sector 168 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves a population of 334,060, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian regulatory frameworks. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. As a large-scale facility, Sector 168 is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. It operates under the national regulatory regime for wastewater discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting the Ganges basin ecosystem and supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Sector 168 is situated in the Ganges basin, with its treated effluent likely entering the Yamuna River, which flows into the Ganges. The Ganges supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. The plant's operations are critical for reducing pollution in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Sector 168 is located in Noida, Garhi, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The plant serves a population of 334,060, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent from Sector 168 likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, which mandate secondary treatment for large agglomerations.
For large agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is standard, often involving activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet discharge standards.
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