Overview
STP of VMSS Gajrawadi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, serving a population of 440,959. The plant is operational and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
STP of VMSS Gajrawadi is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Wadi area of Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It serves a large population of approximately 440,959 people, classifying it as a major urban agglomeration under Indian regulatory standards. The plant is currently operational and plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. As a large-scale treatment plant in India, it is expected to comply with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 1. Given its population served, the plant likely incorporates biological treatment stages to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Khambhat via the Vishwamitri River and other tributaries. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vishwamitri River, which flows through Vadodara and eventually reaches the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. This coastal ecosystem supports mangroves, fisheries, and migratory birds, making it sensitive to pollution. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
STP of VMSS Gajrawadi is located in the Wadi area of Vadodara, Gujarat, India, with the full address: Wadi, Vadodara, Vadodara Rural Taluka, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390001, India.
The plant serves a population of 440,959 people, classifying it as a large urban agglomeration under Indian wastewater regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Vishwamitri River, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.
As a municipal wastewater treatment plant in India, it operates under the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, which mandate secondary treatment for large agglomerations.
For a plant serving around 440,000 people in India, typical treatment includes primary screening, grit removal, and secondary biological treatment such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, followed by disinfection to meet CPCB discharge standards.
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