Overview
STP at Mauza Umrain Etawah is a constructed wastewater treatment plant in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving a population of 90,196. The plant is part of the state sector and UIDSSMT initiative.
The STP at Mauza Umrain Etawah is a wastewater treatment facility located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves a population of approximately 90,196 and has been constructed under the state sector and the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT). The plant is situated in the Gangetic plain, a region with significant agricultural and urban water demands. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms for sewage treatment. Under the UIDSSMT, such plants typically employ secondary treatment processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet discharge standards. The plant's operational status is construction completed, indicating readiness for operation. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna-Ganges basin supports dense populations and diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment crucial for downstream water quality and public health. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Gangetic basin, where treated wastewater likely flows into the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna-Ganges system supports millions of people and diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality, especially in areas used for drinking water and irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India, with coordinates 26.763 N, 79.029 E.
The plant serves a population of 90,196, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local drains that flow into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges.
The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which mandate secondary treatment for sewage from towns of this scale.
Plants of this size in India commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet CPCB discharge standards.
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