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STP Hamirpur Distt Hamirpur Zone II - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India

Overview

STP Hamirpur Distt Hamirpur Zone II is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India, serving a population of 9,020. It treats municipal wastewater under India's environmental regulations.

STP Hamirpur Distt Hamirpur Zone II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,020 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management frameworks. It is situated along NH103 in the district of Hamirpur. As an operational facility, the plant is expected to comply with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards for sewage treatment. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge norms. It operates within the regulatory framework of the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. The treated wastewater from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Beas River basin, a major tributary of the Indus River system. The region's hilly terrain and seasonal monsoon climate influence the plant's operational challenges, including managing peak flows during heavy rainfall. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and domestic use.

Environmental context

The plant is located in the Beas River basin, which drains into the Indus River system and ultimately reaches the Arabian Sea. The local watershed includes seasonal streams that feed the Beas River, supporting agricultural activities and freshwater ecosystems. The region's aquatic habitats are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective treatment to maintain water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on NH103 in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India, with coordinates 31.676 N, 76.524 E.

The plant serves a population of 9,020 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.

The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise affect local streams in the Beas River basin, a major tributary of the Indus River system.

The plant operates under India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board.

For small to medium agglomerations in India, secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors are commonly used to meet discharge standards.

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