Overview
STP Sujanpur Zone I is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Tira Sujanpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 9,500 residents.
STP Sujanpur Zone I is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tira Sujanpur, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of about 9,500 people, making it a small-scale facility in the region. As a plant in India, it operates under the national environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. The treated wastewater from the plant is likely discharged into a local watercourse, contributing to the Beas River basin, which flows through Himachal Pradesh and eventually into the Indus River system. The plant plays a role in protecting the local environment by reducing pollution loads on downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the foothills of the Himalayas, within the Beas River basin. The Beas River is a major tributary of the Indus, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and drinking. The region's steep terrain and monsoon climate make proper wastewater treatment crucial to prevent contamination of downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
STP Sujanpur Zone I is located on SH 39 in Tira Sujanpur, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
The plant serves approximately 9,497 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Beas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Indus River system.
The plant operates under India's Water Act of 1974 and the Environment Protection Act of 1986, with oversight from the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board.
For small agglomerations in India, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet CPCB discharge norms.
Nearby plants