Overview
Sukhavali Ankleshwar is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Ankleshwar Taluka, Gujarat, India, serving a population of approximately 597,615. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
Sukhavali Ankleshwar is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ankleshwar Taluka, Bharuch district, Gujarat, India. The plant serves a large population of around 597,615 people, classifying it as a major municipal treatment facility in the region. It is situated near the industrial city of Ankleshwar, which is part of the broader Bharuch urban agglomeration. As a large-scale plant in India, it operates under the national regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Environment Protection Act of 1986. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day indicates its role in managing significant wastewater volumes from the surrounding urban and industrial areas. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Gulf of Khambhat via the Narmada River or its tributaries. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species, and the plant's operation is crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream environments, including estuarine and coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Narmada River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal ecosystems that support fisheries and migratory bird populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and industrial pollutants from affecting these sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Sukhavali Ankleshwar is located in Ankleshwar Taluka, Bharuch district, Gujarat, India, near the Bharuch Bypass road.
The plant serves approximately 597,615 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Narmada River and eventually the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which mandate treatment standards for large agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving activated sludge or similar biological processes to reduce organic load and pathogens.
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