Overview
STP Kangra zone III is a secondary treatment plant in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, serving 3,942 people with a designed capacity of 590 m³/day. The plant is currently non-operational.
STP Kangra zone III is a wastewater treatment facility located in Old Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India. It serves a population of 3,942 and has a designed capacity of 590 m³/day, with a discharge volume of 590 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Indian environmental regulations for urban agglomerations of this scale. The plant is currently non-operational. Under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal directives, sewage treatment plants are required to meet effluent standards for discharge into inland surface waters. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic load and suspended solids. The plant is located inland in the Himalayan foothills, more than 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent would likely drain into local streams that feed the Beas River system, which flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab before joining the Indus River in Pakistan. The Beas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for irrigation and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Beas River basin, a major tributary of the Indus River system. The Beas River originates in the Himalayas and flows through Kangra Valley, supporting rich biodiversity including the endangered Indus river dolphin and various fish species. Downstream, the river provides water for agriculture and domestic use in Punjab. The plant's non-operational status poses a risk of untreated sewage entering local water bodies, potentially affecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
STP Kangra zone III is located in Old Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Himalayan foothills.
The plant serves a population of 3,942 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant is listed as non-operational, which may be due to maintenance, infrastructure issues, or other operational challenges common in smaller treatment facilities.
Under India's Water Act and National Green Tribunal orders, sewage treatment plants must meet effluent standards for discharge into water bodies. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for urban areas, and non-operational plants may need to be restored to prevent pollution.
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