Overview
STP at near Tiksi Mandir Etawah In Yamuna Action Plan is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India. It treats wastewater from approximately 69,785 people under the Yamuna Action Plan.
The STP at near Tiksi Mandir Etawah In Yamuna Action Plan is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves a population of approximately 69,785 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. The plant is part of the Yamuna Action Plan, a major initiative to restore the Yamuna River. As a facility under the Yamuna Action Plan, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per Indian environmental regulations. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) sets effluent discharge norms for such plants, requiring compliance with biological oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) limits. The plant's operational status indicates it actively treats wastewater from the Etawah urban area. The treated effluent from this plant ultimately discharges into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and domestic use downstream. The plant's role in reducing pollution load is critical for the river's health and the broader Ganges basin ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Yamuna River, which flows through Uttar Pradesh and joins the Ganges River at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. The Yamuna River is a vital water source for millions and supports a range of aquatic species, including the endangered Ganges river dolphin. The plant's operation under the Yamuna Action Plan helps mitigate pollution impacts on this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India, near Tiksi Mandir. It serves the urban population of Etawah as part of the Yamuna Action Plan.
The plant serves approximately 69,785 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges, contributing to the river's pollution control efforts under the Yamuna Action Plan.
The plant operates under Indian environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is part of the Yamuna Action Plan. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) sets effluent standards for such facilities.
For medium-sized agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is typically required. Under the Yamuna Action Plan, plants are expected to meet BOD and TSS limits to reduce pollution in the Yamuna River.
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