Overview
Srinivasapura wastewater treatment plant serves Ketaganahalli in Karnataka, India, with a population of 14,870. The plant is operational and located inland, contributing to local sanitation infrastructure.
The Srinivasapura wastewater treatment plant is located in Ketaganahalli, a locality within the Srinivasapura taluk of Kolar district, Karnataka, India. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,870 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated along NH69 and is part of the state's municipal wastewater management network. As an operational plant in India, it falls under the national regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. Indian environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, set standards for effluent discharge. The plant discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Palar River basin, which flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before reaching the Bay of Bengal. The surrounding region is semi-arid, and the plant plays a role in protecting local groundwater and surface water quality, supporting agricultural and domestic water uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Palar River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal via the Palar River. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are limited, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream communities and ecosystems. The plant helps reduce pollution loads in local streams that feed into the Palar, supporting aquatic life and agricultural irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on NH69 in Ketaganahalli, within the Srinivasapura taluk of Kolar district, Karnataka, India.
The plant serves approximately 14,870 people in the Ketaganahalli area and surrounding communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Palar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Indian discharge standards, which include biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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