Overview
STP in Rajagangapur, Odisha, India, serves over 256,000 people. The operational plant is part of India's urban wastewater infrastructure under the National Mission for Clean Ganga and state-level regulations.
STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rajagangapur, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India. It serves a population of approximately 256,558, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater norms. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a large-scale facility in India, STP is expected to comply with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. Typical plants of this scale employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment to meet effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater from STP likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Brahmani River basin, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
STP is located in the Brahmani River basin, which drains into the Bay of Bengal. The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Brahmani, supporting the river's flow and downstream ecosystems. The Bay of Bengal receives nutrient-rich waters from multiple rivers, and proper treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks in coastal waters. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
STP is located in Rajagangapur, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India, with coordinates 22.219 N, 84.656 E.
STP serves a population of approximately 256,558, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
STP likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Brahmani River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal.
STP operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for large agglomerations. The plant may also be subject to state-level Odisha Pollution Control Board permits.
For a plant of this scale in India, typical treatment includes primary screening and secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, followed by disinfection to meet CPCB effluent standards.
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