Survey No 46 Vadod Wastewater Treatment Plant, Majura Taluka, Gujarat

Survey No 46 Vadod is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Majura Taluka, Surat district, Gujarat, India. The plant serves a large population of 668,120, classifying it as a major agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management frameworks. Its location near the Arabian Sea places it in a coastal zone with significant environmental considerations. As a large-scale plant in India, it is subject to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment recommended for discharge into sensitive water bodies. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers or streams that drain into the Gulf of Khambhat, part of the Arabian Sea. This coastal discharge zone supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The region's industrial activity in Surat and surrounding areas adds to the ecological sensitivity of the receiving waters.

The plant is situated in the coastal region of Gujarat, within the catchment area of rivers flowing into the Gulf of Khambhat, which is part of the Arabian Sea. This coastal ecosystem supports mangrove forests, estuarine habitats, and marine biodiversity, including commercially important fish species. The discharge of treated wastewater into this sensitive environment requires careful management to prevent nutrient loading and contamination, which could affect both ecological health and local livelihoods dependent on fishing and tourism.