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Sivagangai Municipality Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu

Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Sivagangai Municipality is a proposed wastewater treatment plant in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India, designed to serve a population of 32,871. It will contribute to local sanitation and environmental protection.

Sivagangai Municipality is a proposed wastewater treatment plant located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant is planned to serve a population of 32,871, addressing the municipal wastewater needs of the city. As a proposed facility, it represents a future investment in public health and water quality infrastructure. Under India's regulatory framework, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. The plant's design and operation will likely align with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives on effluent discharge and water reuse. Once operational, it will play a key role in managing domestic sewage from Sivaganga. The treated effluent from the plant is expected to be discharged into local water bodies, which ultimately drain into the Bay of Bengal via the Vaigai River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and drinking water supply. Proper treatment will help reduce pollution loads and protect downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

Sivaganga lies in the Vaigai River basin, which flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. The river and its tributaries support irrigation, drinking water, and biodiversity in the region. The proposed plant will help mitigate pollution from urban runoff and sewage, safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and aquatic habitats. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its reliance on surface water for agriculture and domestic use.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Sivaganga, Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 9.829 N, 78.484 E.

The plant is designed to serve a population of 32,871 people in Sivaganga city.

The plant is currently proposed, meaning it is in the planning or pre-construction phase.

In India, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Plants serving populations over 20,000 typically require secondary treatment and compliance with effluent standards.

For a population of this size, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often followed by disinfection. The treated water may be reused for agriculture or discharged into surface waters.

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