STP Dharamsala Distt Kangra - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gulerian, Himachal Pradesh

STP Dharamsala Distt Kangra is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gulerian, near Dharamshala in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of around 34,408, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Indian urban centers. As a plant in India, it operates under the national environmental regulations administered by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is expected to comply with discharge standards set under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into a local stream or river that eventually drains into the Beas River, a major tributary of the Indus River system. The Beas River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and drinking downstream, making proper treatment essential for protecting both ecological and human health.

The plant's treated effluent likely enters a local tributary of the Beas River, which flows through the Kangra Valley and eventually joins the Sutlej River in Punjab. The Beas River is an important water source for agriculture and supports a variety of fish species, including the endangered golden mahseer. The river also passes through ecologically sensitive areas, so maintaining high treatment standards is crucial for preserving downstream water quality and biodiversity.