STP Badah - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

STP Badah is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India. It serves a population of 2,539 and operates at a designed capacity of 380 cubic meters per day, with a secondary treatment level. The plant is situated along Old Kulu Highway in the Shastri Nagar area. As a secondary treatment facility, STP Badah provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants. In India, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are regulated under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and must comply with effluent standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The plant's operational status indicates it is actively managing wastewater from the local community. The treated effluent from STP Badah is discharged into the Beas River basin, which flows through the Kullu Valley. The Beas River is a major tributary of the Sutlej River, eventually draining into the Indus River system and the Arabian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Beas River from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.

STP Badah discharges into the Beas River basin, which flows through the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh. The Beas River is a vital water source for the region, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and drinking. Downstream, the river joins the Sutlej River, which ultimately drains into the Indus River and the Arabian Sea. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, protecting the river's ecological health and the communities that depend on it.