Overview
Vellore City Corporation STP serves approximately 71,622 people in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant is constructed and operates under India's environmental regulations for wastewater treatment.
Vellore City Corporation STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. Serving a population of around 71,622, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure to manage domestic sewage and protect local water resources. The plant operates under India's regulatory framework, which mandates secondary treatment for urban agglomerations. As a facility serving a medium-sized population, it is expected to meet standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for effluent discharge. Treated wastewater from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Palar River basin, eventually reaching the Bay of Bengal. Proper treatment helps safeguard downstream ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters local streams that flow into the Palar River, a major river in Tamil Nadu that drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Palar basin supports agriculture and drinking water supplies, making effective treatment crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination in downstream coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 12.9350 N, 79.1330 E.
The plant serves approximately 71,622 people in the Vellore urban area.
Treated wastewater is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Palar River basin, eventually reaching the Bay of Bengal.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and is subject to standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for effluent discharge.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Vellore, secondary treatment (e. g. , activated sludge process) is typically required to meet CPCB discharge standards.
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