Overview
Sultanpur Lodhi I is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Punjab, India, serving a population of approximately 13,666. It plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the town of Sultanpur Lodhi.
Sultanpur Lodhi I is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India. The plant serves a population of around 13,666, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is part of the municipal infrastructure managing wastewater from the town and surrounding areas. As an Indian plant, it operates under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Beas River system, a major tributary of the Indus River. The region is part of the Indus Basin, which supports agriculture and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic life in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters local streams that flow into the Beas River, a key tributary of the Indus River system. The Beas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for irrigation and drinking in Punjab. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and wetlands that depend on clean water, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance and preventing nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Sultanpur Lodhi I is located in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India. The plant serves the town and its surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,666 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Beas River system, a major tributary of the Indus River.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this scale in India, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CPCB discharge norms. Common technologies include activated sludge process or sequencing batch reactors, though specific processes vary by facility.
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