Overview
Ujjain wastewater treatment plant serves over 347,000 people in Madhya Pradesh, India. The facility is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the historic city.
The Ujjain wastewater treatment plant is located in Raghupara, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. It serves a population of approximately 347,422, making it a large-scale facility for the region. The plant is operational and contributes to the sanitation infrastructure of this historic city on the Shipra River. As a major treatment facility in India, the plant is subject to national environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment to meet discharge standards in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies, ultimately draining into the Ganges River basin via the Shipra and Chambal rivers. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region of cultural and ecological significance, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Shipra River, a tributary of the Chambal River, which flows into the Yamuna and then the Ganges. The Shipra is a sacred river and supports diverse aquatic life. The downstream Chambal region is known for its rich biodiversity, including the critically endangered Ganges river dolphin and various migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this interconnected river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Raghupara, Ujjain, in the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
The plant serves approximately 347,422 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Shipra River, which flows into the Chambal, Yamuna, and ultimately the Ganges River system.
The plant operates under India's Water Act of 1974 and CPCB standards, which mandate secondary treatment for large agglomerations and may require tertiary treatment for discharge into sensitive rivers.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment (e. g. , activated sludge) is standard, with possible nutrient removal or tertiary filtration to meet discharge standards in the Ganges basin.
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