Overview
Township Area STP1 is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Rajgangpur, Odisha, India, serving approximately 270,750 people. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
Township Area STP1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rajgangpur, a town in the Sundargarh district of Odisha, India. The plant serves a population of around 270,750, placing it in the category of a large agglomeration under Indian urban wastewater management standards. As an operational plant, it is subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the National Green Tribunal guidelines. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and compliance with effluent discharge standards set by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board is expected. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Bay of Bengal via the Brahmani River system. The region's aquatic ecosystems rely on adequate treatment to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Brahmani River basin, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. The Brahmani River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life and are important for irrigation and drinking water in Odisha. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including the mangrove forests and estuaries along the Odisha coast.
Frequently asked questions
Township Area STP1 is located in Rajgangpur, in the Sundargarh district of Odisha, India. The plant serves the township area of Rajgangpur.
The plant serves approximately 270,750 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Indian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Brahmani River basin, which eventually drains into the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is regulated by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board, which sets effluent discharge standards.
For a large agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet national discharge standards.
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