Overview
Udupi wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal city of Udupi in Karnataka, India. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of about 36,747 under India's environmental regulations.
The Udupi wastewater treatment plant is located in Udupi, Karnataka, India, along NH66 in the Adi Udupi area. It serves a population of approximately 36,747 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility in the coastal region of southwestern India. As an operational plant, it is subject to India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Rules, which mandate treatment standards for municipal wastewater. Plants of this scale in India typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet discharge norms. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Arabian Sea, given Udupi's coastal location within 50 km of the coast. The region's aquatic ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal wetlands, benefit from proper wastewater treatment that reduces nutrient and pathogen loads, supporting biodiversity and fisheries in the Arabian Sea.
Environmental context
Udupi lies along the Arabian Sea coast, and treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into small coastal streams or estuaries that drain into the sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans important to local fisheries. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the sensitive coastal ecosystem from pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Adi Udupi, Udupi, Karnataka, India, along NH66 near Sharada International. It serves the city of Udupi and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 36,747 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Arabian Sea, given Udupi's coastal location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment Protection Rules, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in India commonly use secondary treatment processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids standards before discharge.
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