Overview
STP of VMSS Atladara I is an operational sewage treatment plant in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, serving a population of 287,291. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 MLD.
STP of VMSS Atladara I is a sewage treatment plant located in the Atladara area of Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The plant serves a population of approximately 287,291 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. It is situated in the western part of Vadodara, a major city in the state of Gujarat. As a large-scale treatment facility, the plant is expected to meet the effluent standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Plants of this scale in India typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to comply with discharge norms. The treated wastewater from the plant likely discharges into the Vishwamitri River, which flows through Vadodara and eventually joins the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the river ecosystem and downstream water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into the Vishwamitri River, a seasonal river that flows through Vadodara and drains into the Gulf of Khambhat, a part of the Arabian Sea. The Vishwamitri River supports local aquatic life and is used for irrigation and groundwater recharge. Downstream, the Gulf of Khambhat is an ecologically sensitive area with rich biodiversity, including mangrove forests and migratory bird habitats. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution loads in the river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
STP of VMSS Atladara I is located in the Atladara area of Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The plant serves the western part of the city.
The plant serves a population of 287,291 people, classifying it as a large-scale sewage treatment facility under Indian standards.
The treated wastewater from the plant is likely discharged into the Vishwamitri River, which flows through Vadodara and eventually reaches the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.
The plant operates under India's Environment Protection Act, 1986, and must comply with effluent standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for discharge into inland surface waters.
Large sewage treatment plants in India typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, sequencing batch reactors, or moving bed biofilm reactors to meet CPCB discharge standards.
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