Overview
STP Mehatpur ABC is a secondary treatment plant in Mehatpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. Designed for 770 m³/day, it serves a population of 5,145 but is currently non-operational.
STP Mehatpur ABC is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mehatpur, Una district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Designed to serve a population of 5,145, the plant has a capacity of 770 m³/day and provides secondary treatment. The plant is currently non-operational. As a secondary treatment plant in India, it aligns with the national standards under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, which mandates treatment before discharge. For small agglomerations like Mehatpur, secondary treatment is typical to reduce organic load and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent would have discharged into local water bodies within the Indus-Ganges watershed, ultimately draining into the Bay of Bengal. The region's water resources support agriculture and domestic use, making proper treatment essential for public health and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, within the Indus-Ganges basin. Its treated effluent would flow into local streams that eventually join the Sutlej River, a tributary of the Indus, which drains into the Arabian Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation in the region.
Frequently asked questions
STP Mehatpur ABC is located in Mehatpur, Una district, Himachal Pradesh, India, with coordinates 31.412 N, 76.345 E.
The plant serves a population of 5,145 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, which requires treatment before discharge. Secondary treatment is standard for small towns like Mehatpur.
The plant has a design capacity of 770 m³/day.
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