Versova Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Versova wastewater treatment plant is a major municipal facility serving the Versova area in K/W Ward, Zone 3, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. With a population served of over 1.2 million, it is one of the larger treatment plants in the Mumbai metropolitan region, operating as part of the city's extensive wastewater infrastructure. The plant has a designed capacity of 1. As a large agglomeration in India, the plant is expected to comply with the national environmental standards under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Coastal Regulation Zone notifications, which mandate appropriate treatment before discharge into coastal waters. The treated effluent from Versova ultimately reaches the Arabian Sea, a marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life including fisheries and coral reefs. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the coastal environment of Mumbai from untreated sewage, reducing pollution loads in the receiving waters.

The plant's treated wastewater flows through local drainage networks into the Arabian Sea, which is part of the northern Indian Ocean. This coastal region supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including mangrove ecosystems along the Mumbai coast. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect public health in this densely populated urban area.