Overview
STP Bilaspur is a non-operational wastewater treatment plant in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India, designed to serve a population of 10,022. The plant is located inland, away from coastal areas.
STP Bilaspur is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bilaspur, a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The plant was designed to serve a population of approximately 10,000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated along NH154 in the Bilaspur Sadar area, with coordinates 31.328°N, 76.759°E. Although the plant is currently non-operational, wastewater treatment facilities in India are regulated under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Bilaspur lies in the Sutlej River basin, which drains into the Indus River system and eventually the Arabian Sea. The region's mountainous terrain and proximity to the Gobind Sagar reservoir (a major man-made lake on the Sutlej) underscore the importance of proper wastewater management to protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
STP Bilaspur is located in the Sutlej River basin, a major tributary of the Indus River system. The Sutlej flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab before entering Pakistan and ultimately draining into the Arabian Sea. The region includes the Gobind Sagar reservoir, a large artificial lake that supports hydropower, irrigation, and biodiversity. Proper treatment of wastewater is critical to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect aquatic life and downstream water users in this ecologically sensitive Himalayan watershed.
Frequently asked questions
STP Bilaspur is located on NH154 in Bilaspur Sadar, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India, with coordinates 31.328°N, 76.759°E.
STP Bilaspur was designed to serve a population of 10,022 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
STP Bilaspur is currently non-operational. When operational, it would be subject to Indian wastewater regulations under the Water Act and CPCB guidelines.
In India, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. State pollution control boards, such as the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, issue consent and monitor compliance. For plants serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
STP Bilaspur is located in the Sutlej River basin. The Sutlej flows into the Gobind Sagar reservoir and eventually joins the Indus River, which drains into the Arabian Sea. Protecting these water bodies from untreated wastewater is essential for maintaining water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
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