STP Kangra zone II - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

STP Kangra zone II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, near the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The facility was designed to serve a population of about 9,755, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. In India, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically regulated under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control boards set discharge standards for treated effluent. For plants serving populations between 5,000 and 20,000, secondary treatment is generally expected, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant is situated inland in the Kangra Valley, a region known for its rivers and streams that drain into the Beas River system. The Beas River flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab before joining the Sutlej River in Pakistan. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and drinking water supply downstream.

The plant is located in the Kangra Valley, part of the Beas River basin. The Beas River originates in the Himalayas and flows through Himachal Pradesh, providing water for irrigation and domestic use. Downstream, the river joins the Sutlej River in Punjab, eventually draining into the Indus River system in Pakistan. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as mahseer, and is an important migratory corridor for birds.