Trans Yamuna Jamunapar Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lohaban, Uttar Pradesh

Trans Yamuna Jamunapar is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in Lohaban, a locality in the Mahavan area of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The plant serves a population of around 97,000 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Indian urban wastewater management. As a plant in India, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), which enforce effluent discharge standards under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and compliance with national standards for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) is expected. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges. The Yamuna River downstream of Mathura faces significant pollution pressures from urban and industrial sources, making the role of this plant critical for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant is located inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely enters a local drain or stream that flows into the Yamuna River. The Yamuna is a major river in northern India, ultimately joining the Ganges. The downstream stretch of the Yamuna near Mathura is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and domestic use. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution loads, mitigating eutrophication risks and protecting the river's biodiversity.