STP Jwalamukhi Distt Kangra - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dehra, Himachal Pradesh

STP Jwalamukhi Distt Kangra is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dehra, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The facility serves a population of around 14,540, making it a medium-sized plant for the region. It operates under the regulatory framework of India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control board, which set discharge standards for treated wastewater. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under Indian norms. Such plants are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards or better, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant is operational and contributes to local sanitation infrastructure. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Beas River basin, a major tributary of the Indus River system. The Beas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health in the Kangra valley.

The plant's discharge likely enters local streams that flow into the Beas River, which is part of the Indus River system. The Beas River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. The region's mountainous terrain and monsoon climate make water quality management critical for downstream communities and ecosystems.