STP Berhampore Wastewater Treatment Plant, Berhampore, West Bengal

STP Berhampore is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Berhampore, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,720, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management frameworks. It is situated inland, over 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the state's efforts to manage water quality in the region. As an operational plant, STP Berhampore is expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet effluent quality norms. The treated wastewater from STP Berhampore ultimately drains into the Bhagirathi River, a distributary of the Ganges, which flows through West Bengal before reaching the Bay of Bengal. The plant plays a critical role in reducing pollution loads in this ecologically significant river system, supporting downstream aquatic life and water quality for communities reliant on the Ganges basin.

STP Berhampore discharges into the Bhagirathi River, a major distributary of the Ganges, which flows through West Bengal and empties into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions of people. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pathogen pollution, protecting downstream habitats and reducing health risks for communities along the river.