STP Jubbal - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rampuri, Himachal Pradesh, India

STP Jubbal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jubbal Purana, Rampuri, in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of 4,343 and has a design capacity of 650 cubic meters per day, with a secondary treatment level. It is classified as a small-scale facility catering to a rural or peri-urban community in the Himalayan foothills. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration in India, it operates under the national environmental regulations, which mandate treatment standards for wastewater discharge. The plant's operational status is confirmed as active, ensuring ongoing management of local sewage. The treated effluent from STP Jubbal is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yamuna River basin via the Giri or Pabbar River tributaries. This region is ecologically sensitive due to its mountainous terrain and proximity to forested areas, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream water quality in the Yamuna system.

STP Jubbal discharges into the local watershed within the Yamuna River basin, which flows through the Himalayan foothills and eventually into the Ganges River system. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream irrigation and drinking water supplies. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, protecting the ecological health of the receiving streams.